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• Subaru Windshield Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Subaru windshield lawsuit alleges glass chips, cracks and breaks.

  

  Dec 30, 2020 — A Subaru windshield lawsuit has been partly dismissed after a federal judge ruled several claims made by Subaru owners weren't sufficiently pleaded. According to the Subaru windshield lawsuit, these models were equipped with front glass prone to chip, crack and break. 2017-2020 Subaru Forester 2017-2020 Subaru Outback 2017-2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2017-2020 Subaru Legacy 2017-2020 Subaru Impreza The windshield lawsuit was filed in October ...

• Mercedes-Benz HVAC Settlement Final Mercedes-Benz lawsuit alleges multiple models emit mold odors from the HVAC systems.

  

  Dec 27, 2020 — A Mercedes-Benz HVAC settlement includes current and former owners and lessees of these vehicles. 2008-2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010-2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2012-2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2010-2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz ...

• BMW Water Pump Lawsuit Settlement Reached BMW agrees to settle coolant pump class action lawsuit for 2007-2019 vehicles.

  

  Dec 27, 2020 — A BMW water pump lawsuit settlement has been reached between vehicle owners and BMW in a class action that alleges the coolant pumps are defective and cause sudden engine failures in these vehicles. 2008-2013 BMW 135i 2007-2013 BMW 335i, 335i xDrive, 335is Convertible 2008-2016 BMW 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Active Hybrid 2012-2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive 2010-2015 BMW 740i, 740Li 2012-2015 BMW X1 3.0si 2011-2017 BMW X3 ...

• GM Pays $121 Million Over Ignition Switches, Power Steering, Airbags General Motors settles allegations car owners suffered economic losses for multiple defects.

  

  Dec 25, 2020 — General Motors has agreed to settle class action claims for economic losses suffered by owners and lessees of vehicles that were recalled in 2014 for problems related to the ignition switches, power steering, key rotations and side airbag wiring. The plaintiffs claim they overpaid for their vehicles, allegations denied by GM which decided to settle the lawsuit because of the continued expense of litigation. The General Motors settlement fund will be $121.1 ...

• Chevy Shake Lawsuit Dismissed in Florida Court Judge dismisses nationwide class action lawsuit before parties agree to mediate claims.

  

  Dec 25, 2020 — A Chevy shake lawsuit is over after GM successfully argued the plaintiff lacked standing to bring nationwide class action lawsuit claims. The plaintiff purchased a new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, but it was allegedly equipped with a defective aluminum driveshaft that causes sudden violent shaking at certain highway speeds. The aluminum driveshaft is a long tube that runs the length of the interior and transmits torque from the engine to the wheels. GM drivers ...

• Ford Door Latch Settlement Receives Final Approval Ford F-Series door latch settlement says latches can't handle freezing weather.

  

  Dec 24, 2020 — A Ford door latch settlement has been finalized after a truck owner claimed the door latches on the following F-Series trucks may malfunction during freezing temperatures and cause the doors to not open, not close or to suddenly open while driving. 2015-2019 Ford F-150 2017-2019 Ford F-250 2017-2019 Ford F-350 2017-2019 Ford F-450 2017-2019 Ford F-550 Ford denies all allegations of wrongdoing and denies the trucks are defective, but the ...

• GM Vortec Engine Lawsuit Names Chevy, GMC Models Class action lawsuit says General Motors installed engines with defective piston rings.

  

  Dec 21, 2020 — A GM Vortec engine lawsuit alleges there are problems with the piston rings, PCV systems, active fuel management and oil life monitoring systems. Those allegedly defective systems are included in these vehicles named in the GM Vortec engine lawsuit. 2010—2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010 — 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2010—2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2010—2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2010—2014 GMC Sierra 2010—2014 GMC Yukon 2010—2014 GMC Yukon XL The Vortec engine ...

• VW Emissions Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Former owners and lessees of 'clean diesel' vehicles argue they deserve compensation.

  

  Dec 19, 2020 — A VW emissions class action lawsuit has been dismissed after former owners and lessees argued they should be compensated even though they sold their vehicles or ended their leases before September 18, 2015. That's the date when the public learned Volkswagen had been selling illegal diesel vehicles in the U.S. since 2009. Those nearly 500,000 Audi and VW " clean diesel " vehicles were equipped with emissions defeat devices installed to fool consumers and ...

• Chrysler Headrest Lawsuit Certified as a Class Action California Chrysler owner claims the active headrest deployed and caused a concussion.

  

  Dec 14, 2020 — A Chrysler headrest lawsuit has been certified as a class action for California lessees and owners of these vehicles. 2010-2018 Dodge Journey 2010-2011 Dodge Nitro 2010-2012 Jeep Liberty 2010-2017 Jeep Patriot or Jeep Compass 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber 2010-2018 Dodge Caravan 2011-2018 Dodge Durango 2011-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010-2014 Chrysler Sebring/Avenger Known as an active head restraint system, the Chrysler headrest ...

• Dodge Demon Hood Scoop Lawsuit Says Hoods Warp California 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon owner says automaker refuses to repair the hoods.

  

  Dec 13, 2020 — A Dodge Demon hood scoop lawsuit alleges California owners and lessees of 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon cars should have been told the hood scoops warp and lose their original paint. California plaintiff Joe Peralta purchased a Dodge Demon in August 2018 for $166,618.07, believing the car had 840 horsepower and a hood scoop that wouldn't warp. But shortly after purchasing the car the plaintiff received the “ Dodge Demon Crate ” and learned the car allegedly ...

• Chrysler Lifetime Warranty Lawsuit Dismissal Requested Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram lifetime powertrain warranties allegedly have unconscionable terms.

  

  Dec 13, 2020 — A Chrysler lifetime warranty lawsuit alleges Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) included an inspection clause in the powertrain warranty that is " unconscionable ." However, a motion to dismiss the Chrysler lifetime warranty lawsuit argues customers sued because they failed to read the terms and failed to follow the warranty agreement. The class action lawsuit includes the following 2006-2009 vehicles sold on or after July 26, 2007: Dodge Ram 1500, Chrysler Aspen, Jeep ...

• BMW Timing Chain Lawsuit Settlement Reached BMW N20 and N26 engines allegedly suffer failures of the primary and secondary timing chains.

  

  Dec 12, 2020 — A BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement has been reached over vehicles equipped with N20 and N26 direct injection turbocharged engines that can fail. According to the timing chain class action lawsuit, the engines are prone to premature failures of the primary and secondary timing chain assemblies. The lawsuit says the primary timing chain assembly connects and synchronizes the camshafts and crankshaft, controlling the opening and closing of the valves in the ...

• Honda Sensing Lawsuit Should Be Dismissed, Argues Honda Honda CR-V and Accord owners claim the Honda Sensing systems make the vehicles dangerous.

  

  Dec 11, 2020 — A Honda Sensing lawsuit allegedly should be dismissed after the plaintiffs alleged their 2017-2020 Honda CR-V and 2016-2020 Honda Accord vehicles had radar problems. Some owners said they were so afraid of the Honda Sensing systems they stopped driving their CR-Vs and rented different vehicles. According to the Honda Sensing lawsuit , the systems are marketed as a suite of features to help drivers avoid collisions. Those features include Collision ...

• Chevy Bolt Fire Recall Decreases Battery Range: Lawsuit GM owner files class action lawsuit alleging a Chevy Bolt recall should include battery replacements

  

  Dec 10, 2020 — A Chevy Bolt fire recall has caused a car owner to file a lawsuit alleging the Bolt recall is causing him " range anxiety ." Illinois plaintiff Andres Torres purchased a 2017 Chevy Bolt in August 2019, but in November 2020 the plaintiff was notified about a Chevrolet Bolt recall of about 51,000 model year 2017-2019 cars in the U.S. General Motors issued the Chevy Bolt fire recall after the automaker received 12 claims alleging the high-voltage batteries may ...

• GM Vortec Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Engines GM owner claims Chevy and GMC vehicles consume excessive amounts of oil.

  

  Dec 9, 2020 — A General Motors Vortec class action lawsuit alleges oil consumption problems plague the vehicles because of defective piston rings. The GM Vortec class action lawsuit includes these vehicles equipped with Generation IV 5.3-Liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines. 2010-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2010-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2010-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2010-2014 GMC Sierra 2010-2014 GMC Yukon 2010-2014 GMC Yukon ...

• Chevrolet Bolt Class Action Lawsuit Says Battery Defective Chevy Bolt battery allegedly can't be fully charged without starting a fire.

  

  Dec 7, 2020 — A Chevrolet Bolt class action lawsuit alleges battery problems can cause the electric vehicles to catch fire, making the vehicles unreasonably dangerous to drive. The Chevrolet Bolt class action lawsuit was filed following a federal investigation opened by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The government investigation was triggered by three Chevy Bolt fires that originated under the rear seats, the same location as the batteries. All ...

• Hyundai Class Action Lawsuit: Incorrect Window Stickers Hyundai vehicles allegedly should be equipped with blind spot and rear cross traffic assist features

  

  Dec 6, 2020 — A Hyundai class action lawsuit alleges the automaker sold vehicles with certain safety features advertised on the window stickers when in fact the vehicles are missing those features. The Hyundai class action lawsuit was filed by the Florida owner of a 2020 Hyundai Ioniq after he received a letter from the automaker about missing safety features. According to the plaintiff, the window sticker said the vehicle was equipped with Blind Spot Collision Avoidance ...

• Chevy Bolt Battery Recall Too Late, Alleges Lawsuit Chevrolet Bolt owners claim a GM recall offers no permanent repairs for fire dangers.

  

  Dec 5, 2020 — A Chevy Bolt battery recall was allegedly announced too late to help owners who have watched their cars burn. According to a class action lawsuit, a Bolt battery recall offers only an interim repair that will cause the cars to lose 10% of their mileage range. The lawsuit also claims General Motors held off on a formal recall even though the batteries are allegedly unsafe and unable to be fully charged without catching fire. The 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt ...

• Ford EcoBoost Problems Lead To Class Action Lawsuit Lawsuit alleges 1.5-liter, 1.6-liter and 2-liter EcoBoost engines leak coolant into the cylinders.

  

  Dec 3, 2020 — Ford EcoBoost problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 1.5-liter, 1.6-liter and 2-liter EcoBoost engines allow coolant to leak into the cylinders. According to the lawsuit, these Ford and Lincoln vehicles allegedly suffer from cracked cylinder heads, inadequate seals and total EcoBoost engine failures. 2013-2019 Ford Escape 2013-2019 Ford Fusion 2015-2018 Ford Edge 2017-2019 Lincoln MKC 2017-2019 Lincoln MKZ One of the ...

• Hyundai and Kia Fires Cost Automakers Another $137 Million Hyundai and Kia Theta II engines cause fines and consent orders with the government.

  

  Nov 29, 2020 — Hyundai and Kia will pay at least $137 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) related to recalls of 1.6 million vehicles equipped with Theta II engines. The Theta II engines can cause fires due to metallic debris remaining from when the engines were manufactured. The debris can enter the engine oil, damage the connecting rods and other engine components and cause engine failures and fires. Based on the three-year Hyundai consent ...

• Tesla Control Arm Failure Lawsuit: Model S, Model X Tesla vehicles allegedly have defective rear and front control arms that break.

  

  Nov 24, 2020 — A Tesla control arm failure lawsuit alleges Model S and Model X vehicles have front and rear suspension control arm assembly components that prematurely loosen, wear out, crack and break. The Tesla control arm failure class action lawsuit says the Model S and Model X vehicles were built between September 17, 2013, and October 15, 2018. According to the lawsuit, the automaker concealed defects in the Model S and Model X suspensions because Tesla allegedly knew ...

• GM Brake Vacuum Pump Lawsuit Dismissed General Motors wins dismissal of class action which alleges hard brake pedals make driving dangerous

  

  Nov 23, 2020 — A GM brake vacuum pump lawsuit has been dismissed after a Chevrolet Tahoe owner alleged her SUV suffered from hard brake pedals and brake failures several times. Included in the class action lawsuit are these GM models: 2015 to present Cadillac Escalade 2014 to present Chevrolet Silverado 2015 to present Chevrolet Suburban 2015 to present Chevrolet Tahoe 2014 to present GMC Sierra 2015 to present GMC Yukon / Yukon XL According to the ...

• Ford Explorer Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit Settlement Settlement agreement reached in class action that alleges exhaust fumes enter Explorers.

  

  Nov 19, 2020 — A Ford Explorer carbon monoxide lawsuit settlement has been reached between the automaker and SUV owners. The Ford Explorer exhaust odor lawsuit was filed in 2017 alleging 2016-2017 Explorers allow exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide into the cabins. The carbon monoxide class action lawsuit alleges Ford concealed defects which resulted in hundreds of complaints about exhaust odors. The proposed lawsuit settlement includes 2016-2017 Ford Explorers, but Ford ...

• Chevy Corvette Cracked Rims Lawsuit Dismissed Corvette owner says the wheels crack, bend and warp, then cost thousands to replace.

  

  Nov 17, 2020 — A Chevy Corvette cracked rims lawsuit has been dismissed after the car owner failed to convince a federal judge the wheels were defective from the time the Corvettes were sold. The California plaintiff purchased a new 2018 Chevrolet Corvette from a General Motors dealer, but upon the purchase he took the car directly to a third-party auto shop. At the shop, a third-party wheel finisher picked up the rims to have them coated. The wheel finisher recorded a ...

• Several Companies Settle Car Starter Lawsuits Settlement covers 18 years of purchasing Bosch, DENSO, Mitsubishi, Hitachi and Mitsuba starters.

  

  Nov 16, 2020 — U.S. consumers who purchased vehicle starters during an 18-year period may be eligible to receive benefits from proposed lawsuit settlement agreements. The starter class action lawsuits were filed in 2014 alleging multiple manufacturers violated federal antitrust laws that forced starter purchasers to overpay for their vehicle starters. According to the lawsuit, these companies agreed to settle the starter lawsuits, although the defendants deny all liability ...

• Ford F-150 Transmission Lawsuit Dismissed Ford F-150 owner claims 10-speed transmission jerks, hesitates, lunges and slips gears.

  

  Nov 15, 2020 — A Ford F-150 transmission lawsuit has been dismissed after an Illinois truck owner alleged defects caused 2017-2019 F-150s to hesitate and surge. According to the transmission class action lawsuit, the plaintiff leased a 2018 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5 EcoBoost equipped with a 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission. The plaintiff claims Ford knew or should have known the transmissions shift harshly and slip gears, but the automaker chose to conceal the alleged defects ...

• Tesla Touchscreen Warranty Adjustment Program Announced Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have touchscreens that can go black.

  

  Nov 11, 2020 — A Tesla touchscreen warranty adjustment program has been announced following complaints about blank or black touchscreens in Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018. The Model S and Model X vehicles are equipped with 8GB embedded MultiMediaCards (eMMCs) in the media control unit (MCUs), but the automaker says the components can malfunction. Customers say the Tesla touchscreen warranty program is needed because driving is dangerous without the ...

• Hyundai Ioniq Class Action Lawsuit Includes SE, SEL, Limited Hyundai Ioniq lawsuit alleges model year 2020 cars are missing important safety features.

  

  Nov 11, 2020 — A Hyundai Ioniq class action lawsuit includes SE, SEL and Limited trims that are allegedly missing their Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist systems. According to Hyundai, an Ioniq with the Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist system has “ [r]adar sensors in the rear bumper [that] monitor cross traffic approaching from left and right side of the vehicle during reverse maneuvers, and if necessary ...

• BMW Hybrid Battery Problems Lead To Lawsuit BMW class action lawsuit filed after BMW warned hybrid vehicle owners not to charge the batteries.

  

  Nov 8, 2020 — BMW hybrid battery problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges serious manufacturing defects caused the automaker to issue warnings about charging the batteries. The class action lawsuit was filed on November 2 and alleges, " [t]here is no recall for the manufacturing defect, nor is there any fix offered by the Defendant ." However, BMW issued a recall notification to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on September 30, 2020, for more ...

• GM Oil Consumption Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules the plaintiff who sued didn't allege his truck experienced any oil consumption issues.

  

  Nov 5, 2020 — A GM oil consumption lawsuit which alleges 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 engines are defective has been dismissed by an Ohio federal judge. According to the GM oil consumption class action lawsuit, the owner of a 2011 Chevy Silverado claims the Vortec engines consume an “ abnormally and improperly high ” quantity of oil in these models. 2010-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2010-2013 Chevrolet Express 2010-2013 Chevrolet ...

• BMW i3 Range Extender Lawsuit Certified in California Owners claim BMW i3 cars equipped with Range Extenders lose the ability to accelerate.

  

  Nov 2, 2020 — A BMW i3 Range Extender lawsuit was whittled down by a federal judge but will continue for certain California car owners and lessees. The plaintiffs filed the i3 Range Extender (REx) lawsuit alleging the cars have design defects which cause the vehicles to suddenly slow down when the charge of the batteries drops below certain levels. The class action lawsuit alleges BMW concealed defects in 2014-2016 i3 REx vehicles which make driving the cars ...

• Nissan AEB Malfunction Lawsuit to Continue Nissan automatic emergency braking systems allegedly activate without cause.

  

  Nov 1, 2020 — A Nissan AEB (automatic emergency braking) malfunction class action lawsuit will continue after the federal judge ruled against most of Nissan's motion to dismiss the complaint. Nissan's automatic emergency braking system is supposed to warn a driver of an imminent frontal impact, but if the driver ignores the warnings the vehicle should automatically brake. This is meant to decrease the crash impact or possible stop the vehicle before a crash ...

• Tesla Unintended Acceleration Lawsuit: Arbitration Judge rules Tesla Model S, Model X and Model 3 customers signed legal arbitration agreements.

  

  Nov 1, 2020 — A Tesla unintended acceleration lawsuit didn't convince a federal judge the claims shouldn't be sent to arbitration between each customer and Tesla. According to the lawsuit , Tesla's vehicles contain defects that cause sudden unintended acceleration that has caused crashes and injuries. The plaintiffs allege Tesla manufactured the vehicles to make them appear a driver pushed the accelerator pedal which caused the sudden acceleration, concealing defects in ...

• Active Driving Assistance Systems Have Limitations AAA evaluation of active driving assistance systems shows words matter.

  

  Oct 31, 2020 — Active driving assistance systems have made progress with regulators and auto safety advocates, but those systems seem to be giving drivers a false sense of security that could cause crashes, not prevent them. A previous survey conducted by AAA showed that 40% of consumers expected the systems, with system names such as Autopilot and ProPILOT, to have the ability to drive the cars without input from drivers. Now new research conducted by the AAA Foundation ...

• GM Flex-Fuel Lawsuit Dismissed GM allegedly sold millions of flex-fuel vehicles have trouble using E85 (85% ethanol fuel)

  

  Oct 30, 2020 — A GM flex-fuel lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff alleged these General Motors vehicles cannot consistently use E85 (85% ethanol fuel) without damaging the engines. 2012-2016 Buick LaCrosse 2012-2017 Buick Regal 2012-2017 Buick Verano 2013-2015 Cadillac ATS 2012-2016 Cadillac SRX 2012-2017 Chevrolet Caprice PPV 2012-2015 Chevrolet Captiva 2011-2017 Chevrolet Equinox 2012-2019 Chevrolet Impala 2011-2017 GMC ...

• Ram 1500 EGR Cooler Recall Allegedly Failed Ram 1500 class action lawsuit alleges EGR cooler recall failed, causing trucks to catch fire.

  

  Oct 29, 2020 — A Ram 1500 EGR cooler recall allegedly failed to help customers of 2014–2019 Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic trucks equipped with 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Ram 1500 exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler lawsuit alleges Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) sold hundreds of thousands of the trucks between June 12, 2013, to October 23, 2019. According to the class action lawsuit, the EGR coolers are prone to thermal fatigue which may cause the coolers to crack internally ...

• Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty Lawsuit Proceeds Judge rules class action for Kansas Chrysler customers can continue over lifetime warranty.

  

  Oct 29, 2020 — A Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty lawsuit won't be dismissed after Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) argued the vehicle owner waited too long to file the lawsuit. The Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty lawsuit was originally filed as a nationwide class action but was dropped to a Kansas class action when FCA filed its motion to dismiss. In addition, the plaintiff also withdrew a claim for fraud against Chrysler. The current version of the lawsuit has the ...

• Tesla Autopilot Crash in Japan: Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules lawsuit filed in California over death of Yoshihiro Umeda should be filed in Japan.

  

  Oct 27, 2020 — A Tesla Model X Autopilot lawsuit has been dismissed after Tesla convinced the judge the lawsuit should be filed in Japan. In April 2018, Yoshihiro Umeda and a group motorcyclists stopped behind a small van on the right side of the Tomei Expressway near Tokyo due to a crash that involved a member of their group. Mr. Umeda was standing alongside several motorcycles which were parked in an effort to redirect traffic away from the scene of the crash. Tesla ...

• Subaru Fuel Pump Lawsuit Alleges Pumps Fail Subaru fuel pump recall allegedly didn't include a large number of vehicles with defective pumps.

  

  Oct 26, 2020 — A Subaru fuel pump lawsuit says a recall failed to include all Subaru vehicles on the roads with defective DENSO fuel pumps. The Subaru fuel pump lawsuit alleges pumps are designed to last at least 100,000 miles, but the DENSO pumps fail prematurely and make driving dangerous. Subaru recalled about 188,000 of these U.S. vehicles in April, and the following month DENSO announced a recall of more than 2 million fuel pumps. 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 ...

• Hyundai Elantra Lawsuit Settlement Reached Over Engines Hyundai engine lawsuit settlement may provide extended warranties and reimbursements.

  

  Oct 25, 2020 — A Hyundai Elantra lawsuit settlement has been reached for owners and lessees of 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra, 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe vehicles factory-equipped with 1.8L Nu engines. According to the Elantra lawsuit settlement, Hyundai decided to settle the class action to avoid further litigation and the cost associated with fighting the case. The automaker says it denies all the allegations, denies all liability and says there is ...

• Land Rover Turbocharger Lawsuit Says Turbo Fails Turbocharger class action includes Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport and LR2 vehicles.

  

  Oct 25, 2020 — A Land Rover turbocharger lawsuit alleges these vehicles enter limp mode and can't accelerate safely when the turbochargers fail. 2012-2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2015-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2013-2015 Land Rover LR2 One of the plaintiffs, New York owner Loretta Flynn-Murphy, purchased a used 2015 Land Rover LR2 in 2017 but didn't know the turbocharger was allegedly defective. The plaintiff says the LR2 turbocharger failed in 2020 ...

• Honda Pays $5 Million Over Takata Airbags Arizona customers to receive restitution and gift cards for driving Honda cars with Takata airbags.

  

  Oct 22, 2020 — Honda will pay $5 million to settle Arizona allegations that Honda made serious mistakes in the way it handled the issue of deadly Takata airbags. Arizona officials believe 40,000 defective Takata airbags are still in vehicles traveling on the roads because vehicle owners haven't taken their cars to dealerships for free Takata airbag inflator replacements. The Arizona attorney general alleges Honda should have warned consumers about the Takata airbags by ...

• Nissan Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Warranties California class action alleges Nissan fails to pay for parts allegedly covered by warranties.

  

  Oct 18, 2020 — A Nissan class action lawsuit alleges the automaker failed to identify the car parts that should be classified as emissions warranty parts and high-cost emissions warranty parts under California’s emission control system warranty requirements. Those parts are covered in California under the emissions warranty for 7 years and 70,000 miles. According to the Nissan class action lawsuit, the complaint includes: "All persons in California who, within the last ...

• Porsche Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Emissions Porsche 911 and Porsche Panamera cars allegedly contain emissions defeat devices.

  

  Oct 18, 2020 — A Porsche class action lawsuit alleges 2008-2016 Porsche 911 and 2008-2016 Porsche Panamera cars are equipped with illegal emissions defeat devices to turn off emissions controls. According to the Porsche class action lawsuit, the " scheme " involves the switching of exhaust filters depending on the internal engine modes. Additionally, Porsche allegedly has admitted it manipulated emissions hardware and software that affects the exhaust systems and engine ...

• ZF Airbag Lawsuit Includes 15 Million Vehicles ZF airbag class action also names Kia, Hyundai, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi.

  

  Oct 13, 2020 — A ZF airbag lawsuit alleges the airbags and seat belts in more than 15 million vehicles may fail to activate because the vehicles are equipped with ZF TRW airbag control units (ACUs) which contain DS84 application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Included in the massive class action lawsuit are ZF TRW, STMicro, Kia, Hyundai, Hyundai MOBIS, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi. According to the lawsuit, ACUs constantly receive and interpret signals ...

• Chrysler Active Head Restraint System Causes Lawsuit Chrysler headrest allegedly deployed without a crash, injuring the Jeep Grand Cherokee driver.

  

  Oct 9, 2020 — A Chrysler active head restraint system class action lawsuit alleges the headrest will deploy and knock an occupant in their head without need of a crash impact. According to the class action, these models are equipped with the allegedly defective active head restraint systems. 2010-2018 Dodge Journey 2010-2011 Dodge Nitro 2010-2012 Jeep Liberty 2010-2017 Jeep Patriot or Compass 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber 2010-2018 Dodge ...

• Lawsuit: Walmart Auto Care Centers Closed Walmart Auto Care Centers closed, affecting lifetime tire balance and rotation customers.

  

  Oct 7, 2020 — A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart Auto Care Centers closed and caused customers problems when receiving their lifetime tire balancing and rotation services. Walmart provides auto and tire maintenance services at more than 2,500 Auto Care Centers in the U.S. The plaintiff says he purchased Walmart's lifetime tire balance and rotation services in July 2018. The purchased “ lifetime ” balancing and rotation policy allegedly promised tire rotation and ...

• Honda Fuel Pump Recall Failed, Lawsuit Alleges Class action lawsuit alleges DENSO fuel pumps and fuel pump assemblies make driving dangerous.

  

  Oct 4, 2020 — A Honda fuel pump recall allegedly didn't include all the affected New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with DENSO low-pressure fuel pumps and fuel pump assemblies, including pumps that begin with part number 17045-T. According to the class action lawsuit, a previous Honda fuel pump recall came too late and left many owners driving dangerous vehicles, including vehicles that weren't included in the recall. Honda recalled ...

• BMW Korea Offices Raided Over Car Fires South Korea prosecutors believe BMW may have covered up defects related to EGR systems.

  

  Oct 4, 2020 — BMW Korea is again under suspicion of wrongdoing, this time as prosecutors allege the automaker may have covered up safety defects that caused car fires. Korean prosecutors raided BMW locations and an internet server maintained by the automaker. According to Korean authorities, BMW collected about $56 million by marketing and selling vehicles with safety problems. The automaker has been under the microscope of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and ...

• Acura RDX Infotainment Lawsuit Continues For California Buyers Infotainment systems allegedly have problems with navigation, backup cameras and freezing screens .

  

  Oct 4, 2020 — An Acura RDX infotainment lawsuit can continue, but not on a nationwide class action basis as requested by SUV owners. The class action now includes only 2019-2020 Acura RDX customers who purchased the vehicles new from California Honda/Acura dealerships. The plaintiffs claim Acura knew the infotainment systems were faulty prior to selling the vehicles, but the automaker allegedly concealed its knowledge of the problems. At the same time, Acura allegedly ...

• Ram 2500 and 3500 Emissions Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Ram emissions alllegedly too high because of Cummins engine defects.

  

  Oct 4, 2020 — A Ram 2500 and 3500 Cummins diesel engine lawsuit has been partly dismissed, including dismissal of the important claim Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) and engine manufacturer Cummins conspired to cheat emissions tests. According to the Ram 2500 and 3500 emissions class action lawsuit, the trucks and their 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines emit illegal levels of pollutants that violate federal emissions standards. The plaintiffs argue the emissions levels exceed limits ...

• Kia Exploding Sunroof Lawsuit Fails Class Action Certification Judge find the opinion of one expert wasn't based on facts, but was purely speculative.

  

  Oct 3, 2020 — A Kia exploding sunroof lawsuit has failed class action certification after a Kia owner claimed the sunroofs contained defects that caused the glass to shatter. The plaintiff who sued says he was driving his 2012 Kia Optima on a highway in 2015 when he suddenly heard a loud noise as his panoramic sunroof exploded and sent glass into his Kia. The glass allegedly fell onto him and his wife, causing small cuts and glass splinters on their arms and ...

• Mesa, Arizona: Honda Civic Driver Killed by Takata Airbag Driver of 2002 Honda Civic killed by exploding Takata inflator, passenger airbag also exploded.

  

  Oct 3, 2020 — A Honda Civic crash in Mesa, Arizona, killed the driver after the Takata airbag inflator exploded, making this at least the 15th U.S. death caused by Takata inflators in Honda vehicles. In addition, more than 200 injuries in the U.S. have occurred in Honda vehicles from exploding Takata airbag inflators. These numbers don't reflect the Honda vehicle occupants who were killed outside the U.S . According to Honda, an investigation into the August 20, 2020, ...

• Toyota Fuel Pump Recall Fix Lacking, Alleges Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges fuel pump recalls didn't include all affected Lexus and Toyota vehicles

  

  Oct 2, 2020 — A Toyota fuel pump recall fix is allegedly not good enough, took too long to be announced and doesn't fix all the Toyota and Lexus vehicles equipped with defective DENSO fuel pumps. The class action lawsuit alleges previous fuel pump recalls did include the following vehicles, but the automaker allegedly sells additional vehicles equipped with defective fuel pumps with part numbers that begin with 23220 and 23221. 2013-2015 Lexus LS 460 2013-2014 Lexus ...

• Mercedes BlueTEC Emissions Lawsuit Settlement Reached Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles allegedly were sold with emissions systems that violate standards.

  

  Oct 2, 2020 — A Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC emissions lawsuit settlement has been reached in a case ( In re: Mercedes-Benz Emissions Litigation ) that could cost the automaker $700 million, in addition to a separate penalty of $1.5 million from U.S. regulators . The lawsuit alleges Mercedes deceived consumers by falsely advertising these diesel vehicles as " clean " with " ultra-low emissions ." 2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 ...

• Dodge Demon Hood Scoop Recall Needed, Argues Lawsuit Dodge Challenger SRT Demons allegedly have AirGrabber hood scoops with paint that chips and peels.

  

  Sep 29, 2020 — A Dodge Demon hood scoop recall allegedly should have been issued by now because Challenger SRT Demon owners claim the hood scoop factory paint cracks, chips and peels away. The Dodge Demon hood scoop lawsuit blames the problem on a " flimsy insert that expands and contracts when the Class Vehicle is used, which results in a sagging, buckling, bulging, and vibrating insert ." This allegedly warps the insert and causes severe damage to the paint. The Dodge ...

• GM Infotainment System Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges GM IOR infotainment systems suffer from radio volume spikes

  

  Sep 28, 2020 — GM infotainment system problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the IOR 7-inch radios suffer from sudden volume spikes which distract drivers of these Chevy and GMC vehicles. 2019 Chevrolet Colorado 2019 Chevrolet Equinox 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019 GMC Canyon 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 2020 Chevrolet Blazer 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 2020 Chevrolet Colorado 2020 Chevrolet Equinox 2020 Chevrolet Sonic 2020 ...

• Safety Group Says AV Test Initiative Lacks Teeth Center for Auto Safety claims driverless car initiative lacks relevant safety information.

  

  Sep 20, 2020 — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is allegedly ignoring recommendations presented by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concerning driverless cars. According to the Center for Auto Safety, NHTSA has also ignored a petition concerning rulemaking which requires automakers to submit test data for autonomous vehicles. The Center is concerned about NHTSA's Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing ...

• SaferCar App Aims To Track Recalls For Car Owners Government says smartphone app will track car, equipment, child seat and tire recalls.

  

  Sep 20, 2020 — According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 53 million child seats, equipment components, tires, trailers and vehicles were recalled in 2019, nearly 20 million more than 2018 and 11 million more than 2017. And the government estimates 25% of all vehicles on the roads have at least one unrepaired recall for safety problems that can be fixed by dealerships for free. But a new smartphone app called SaferCar released by NHTSA ...

• Toyota Soy Wiring Class Action Lawsuit Resurrected Appeals court brings Toyota soy wiring lawsuit back to life, at least partly.

  

  Sep 20, 2020 — A Toyota soy wiring class action lawsuit is partly alive on appeal after a district court dismissed the case in 2018. According to the Toyota soy wiring class action lawsuit, rodents are more attracted to the wiring because Toyota switched its wiring harness from vinyl chloride to a soy-based material. This allegedly causes rats, mice and other creatures to chew the wiring, leaving vehicle owners without safe transportation. The plaintiffs had four ...

• Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger Door Panels Coming Off Class action lawsuit alleges Chrysler door panels come off, warp and cost owners a lot of money.

  

  Sep 20, 2020 — Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger door panels are coming off and warping to the point a class action lawsuit alleges the automaker should pay the damages. The lawsuit includes all consumers who currently own or lease, or formerly owned or leased, 2014-2021 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger or Dodge Daytona cars. The owner or lessee must have either paid out-of-pocket to repair the panels, or they must have surrendered the vehicle. Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) allegedly ...

• Daimler To Pay $2 Billion Over Illegal Emissions Daimler settles accusations that diesel engines emitted illegal levels of emissions.

  

  Sep 19, 2020 — Daimler emissions problems have caused the automaker to settle charges for more than $2 billion from customers, the U.S. Justice Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board. Daimler, the maker of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, agreed to pay about $1.5 million to U.S. regulators and about $700 million to settle claims in a class action lawsuit ( In re: Mercedes-Benz Emissions Litigation ). Daimler's ...

• GM Piston Ring Lawsuit Fails Class Action Certification General Motors Vortec engines allegedly have piston ring problems that cause oil consumption.

  

  Sep 19, 2020 — A GM piston ring lawsuit failed class action certification and was mostly dismissed after a federal judge ruled the plaintiff didn't adequately plead that multiple Chevrolet and GMC vehicles suffer oil consumption problems. General Motors made the subject 5.3L Vortec 5300 engines available in these vehicles which are allegedly affected by piston ring problems. 2010–2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2010–2014 Chevrolet ...

• GM Agrees To Settle Recall Economic Loss Claims Ignition switches, power steering, key rotations and side airbag wiring problems part of lawsuit.

  

  Sep 19, 2020 — General Motors has agreed to settle class action claims for economic losses suffered by owners and lessees of vehicles that were recalled in 2014 for problems related to the ignition switches, power steering, key rotations and side airbag wiring. The plaintiffs claim they overpaid for their vehicles, allegations denied by GM which decided to settle the lawsuit because of the continuing expense of additional litigation. Although the lawyers who sued are ...

• Harbor Freight Jack Stand Lawsuit Filed After Recall Class action lawsuit alleges Pittsburgh Automotive jack stands can collapse while under loads.

  

  Sep 19, 2020 — A Harbor Freight jack stand lawsuit alleges 1.7 million stands in the U.S. were sold with defects that made the jack stands too dangerous to use. The jack stand class action lawsuit includes all consumers nationwide who purchased Harbor Freight jack stands with item numbers 56371, 61196 or 61197. The lawsuit follows a Pittsburgh Automotive jack stand recall of 3-ton and 6-ton heavy duty steel jack stands sold by Harbor Freight. However, consumers who ...

• Kia Telluride Windshield Recall Needed, Alleges Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges a 2020 Kia Telluride windshield recall is needed to fix cracks / chips.

  

  Sep 10, 2020 — A Kia Telluride windshield recall allegedly should have been issued long ago for windshields that chip, crack and break, or at least that is what a Telluride owner claims in a class action lawsuit. According to the plaintiff who sued, model year 2020 Kia Telluride windshields fail for no reason other than they were defective from the beginning. The class action alleges a Telluride windshield recall was skipped by the automaker in favor of a “ goodwill gesture ...

• Subaru Acceleration Lawsuit Names Forester, Legacy, Outback California class action alleges vehicles suffer sudden unintended acceleration incidents.

  

  Sep 9, 2020 — A Subaru acceleration lawsuit alleges Subaru Forester, Legacy and Outback vehicles in California have defects that cause sudden unintended acceleration problems. Included in the California class action lawsuit are the 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy, 2012-2018 Subaru Forester and 2015-2019 Subaru Outback which allegedly have software problems. California plaintiff Suzanne Bare purchased a certified pre-owned 2016 Subaru Legacy in July 2019. She says she also ...

• Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit Honda Odyssey 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic transmissions allegedly jerk, make noise and shift harshly.

  

  Sep 8, 2020 — Honda Odyssey transmission problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic transmissions suffer from delayed shifting, loud noises while shifting, rough shifting, rough acceleration/deceleration and sudden power loss. The Honda transmission lawsuit includes all current and former owners or lessees who purchased or leased 2018-2019 Odyssey minivans equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The plaintiffs who sued say ...

• Toyota 8-Speed Transmission Problems Lead To Lawsuit Toyota 8AT transmissions allegedly jerk, lurch and hesitate in Highlanders and Siennas.

  

  Sep 7, 2020 — Toyota 8-speed transmission problems have caused a lawsuit that includes Toyota Highlander and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with direct shift 8AT transmissions. According to the lawsuit, the 8-speed transmission, also known as the UA80, causes harsh or delayed shifting, delayed acceleration, hesitation, jerking, unintended acceleration, lurching and excessive revving before upshifting. The 8-speed transmission problems allegedly occur in 2017-present ...

• Chevy Camaro Starter Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit says Chevrolet Camaro starters fail because of faulty heat shields.

  

  Sep 6, 2020 — Chevrolet Camaro starter problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the starters fail, especially in hot weather or after the cars have been driven. The lawsuit includes 2010-present Chevy Camaro cars in the U.S. Delaware plaintiff Chris Talley purchased a used 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with 17,896 miles on the odometer in January 2017. In May 2019 and with about 32,000 miles on the odometer, the Camaro allegedly started suffering starter ...

• Audi Start-Stop Class Action Filed in Canada Canadian class action lawsuit alleges Audi vehicles are equipped with dangerous features.

  

  Sep 5, 2020 — An Audi Start-Stop class action lawsuit in Canada alleges the system, meant to help a driver, really does the opposite by allegedly causing a loss of braking, steering power and acceleration. Included in the Audi Start-Stop Canadian class action are these models if equipped with the systems. 2017-2020 Audi A3 2017-2020 Audi A4 2017-2020 Audi A5 2017-2020 Audi A6 2017-2020 Audi A7 2017-2020 Audi A8 2017-2020 Audi S3 2017-2020 ...

• Honda Settles Takata Airbag Charges For $85 Million Honda and multiple U.S. states settle accusations over exploding Takata airbag inflators.

  

  Sep 2, 2020 — Honda has agreed to settle legal actions brought by multiple states which allege the automaker equipped numerous models with defective Takata airbags. The $85 million settlement comes after the automaker recalled more than 12 million vehicles equipped with Takata airbag inflators at risk of exploding. Although multiple automakers have been affected by the airbag inflators, more deaths occurred in Honda vehicles than any other car company. Locations involved ...

• Ram 1500 EGR Cooler Class Action Lawsuit Filed Ram 1500 trucks burned from coolant leaks from defective exhaust gas recirculation coolers.

  

  Aug 30, 2020 — A Ram 1500 exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler class action lawsuit alleges coolant leaks cause fires, and a Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) recall has allegedly been practically worthless. The Ram 1500 EGR cooler lawsuit includes 2014-2019 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with 3-liter EcoDiesel engines. Chrysler recalled nearly 108,000 Ram 1500 trucks in the U.S. in October 2019 after announcing thermal fatigue could crack the EGR coolers. The internal cracks can allow ...

• Ford Fuel Economy Lawsuit Names F-150 and Ranger Class action lawsuit alleges Ford cheated on fuel economy testing to improve the mpg ratings.

  

  Aug 27, 2020 — A Ford fuel economy lawsuit alleges F-150 and Ranger trucks were sold with inaccurate fuel economy ratings listed on the window stickers. The 2019-2020 Ford Ranger and 2018-2020 Ford F-150 trucks were allegedly advertised and sold with the wrong fuel economy estimates because the automaker allegedly cheated on fuel economy testing. Ford allegedly used inaccurate fuel economy ratings on the window stickers to sell and lease the trucks. "Over a million ...

• Hyundai ABS Module Recall Failed, Says Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Hyundai and Kia vehicles are still at risk of engine compartment fires.

  

  Aug 26, 2020 — A Hyundai ABS module recall announced earlier this year allegedly wasn't good enough to protect Hyundai vehicles from fires. And according to a class action lawsuit, previous Hyundai ABS module recalls haven't provided protection from fires that can occur when water corrodes the modules. The Hyundai and Kia lawsuit includes these vehicles. 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra 2009-2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage 2007 Hyundai ...

• Audi Start-Stop System Class Action Filed in Virginia Audi Start-Stop systems allegedly cause engines to lag and hesitate when trying to accelerate.

  

  Aug 25, 2020 — An Audi Start-Stop system class action lawsuit alleges the systems cause the engines to hesitate, lag and fail to immediately activate when drivers try to accelerate from full or rolling stops. The Audi Start-Stop systems allegedly cause the vehicles to stall in intersections and in other dangerous areas until the engines restart several seconds later. Then drivers allegedly must handle vehicles that lurch and suffer from delayed acceleration, placing occupants ...

• Chrysler Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit claims ZF 9HP 9-speed transmissions jerk, lurch, shift harshly and fail.

  

  Aug 23, 2020 — Chrysler transmission problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges ZF 9HP 9-speed transmissions are defective, were rushed to the market and cannot be properly repaired. The plaintiff says the Chrysler transmission problems cause rough, delayed or sudden shifting that eventually leads to transmission failures in these vehicles. 2016-2019 Jeep Cherokee 2016-2019 Jeep Renegade 2016-2018 Chrysler 200        2016-2019 ProMaster ...

• BMW Oil Consumption Class Action Dismissal Was Proper Court of appeals rules lower court correctly dismissed BMW lawsuit based on statutes of limitations.

  

  Aug 22, 2020 — A BMW oil consumption class action lawsuit may finally be over after a California 550i owner filed a suit which alleges he must constantly add oil to keep the vehicle running. California plaintiff Robert Smothers says he noticed excessive oil consumption problems in 2012, but multiple dealer visits allegedly did nothing to help his 2012 BMW 550i. According to the oil consumption class action, the plaintiff paid about $9,000 for repairs and eventually asked ...

• Chrysler Emissions Recall May Be Forthcoming Fiat Chrysler likely to recall 1 million vehicles equipped with Tigershark engines.

  

  Aug 20, 2020 — A Chrysler emissions recall will likely include about 1 million vehicles equipped with Tigershark engines because the vehicles may have illegal tailpipe emissions. The 2.4-liter Tigershark engines are installed in multiple Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat and Jeep vehicles going back to 2013. In a regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been notified about the ...

• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Suffer Problems Researchers say an ADAS causes problems with lane centering and cars coming too close to objects.

  

  Aug 20, 2020 — An advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) may be doing more harm than good, especially in certain driving conditions and situations. That finding was announced by researchers at AAA who found that in 4,000 miles of real-world driving, advanced driver assistance systems suffered some type of problem an average of every 8 miles. According to AAA , these test vehicles were gathered directly from the manufacturers or dealerships. 2019 BMW X7 ( Active ...

• Feds May Stop Selling Unrepaired Recalled Cars General Services Administration may be forced to have recall repairs made before cars auctioned.

  

  Aug 20, 2020 — The Center for Auto Safety is congratulating the U.S. House of Representatives for trying to put a stop to sales of government vehicles that have been recalled but never repaired. According to the Center, the General Services Administration (GSA) has been knowingly selling dangerous recalled vehicles to the public for years. However, as part of the passage of H.R. 7617, the House of Representatives added a provision which stops GSA from selling vehicles with ...

• NHTSA's Oversight of Vehicle Safety Standards Audited Office of Inspector General opens investigation to determine if safety regulators are failing.

  

  Aug 20, 2020 — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is under the microscope of the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Transportation to determine if federal safety regulators are performing their obligations to protect the U.S. public. Federal safety standards for vehicles are established by NHTSA in conjunction with federal laws to improve traffic safety, and it's those processes auditors will look at. More than 36,000 people are ...

• Ford Mustang MT82 Lawsuit Alleges Transmissions Fail Ford Mustang class action lawsuit alleges MT82 transmissions slip, jerk, engage harshly and fail.

  

  Aug 19, 2020 — A Ford Mustang MT82 lawsuit alleges the manual transmissions are defective in 2011-2019 cars purchased or leased in California. According to the Ford Mustang MT82 class action lawsuit, the transmissions jerk, slip, engage harshly, clash gears and eventually wear out and fail. Mustang drivers allegedly must pay for transmission repairs as internal parts fall apart and fail, allegedly because the automaker tried to save money on the transmissions. Ford ...

• Toyota Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Filed Toyota DENSO fuel pump lawsuit alleges defective impellers damage the pumps.

  

  Aug 19, 2020 — A Toyota fuel pump class action lawsuit alleges Toyota refuses to repair or replace the fuel pumps and continues to require owners to drive vehicles with faulty DENSO fuel pumps. The vehicles included in the class action lawsuit are equipped with DENSO fuel pumps and fuel pump assemblies that begin with part numbers 23220 or 23221. 2018–2019 Toyota Avalon 2018–2019 Toyota Corolla 2018–2019 Toyota Highlander 2018–2019 Toyota ...

• GMC Acadia Shifter Problems Cause Lawsuit GMC Acadia drivers complain about Shift to Park warnings and SUVs that cannot be shut down.

  

  Aug 13, 2020 — GMC Acadia shifter problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges " Shift to Park " messages appear when the SUVs fail to detect that drivers shifted the transmissions into PARK. Plaintiff Rilla Jefferson filed the class action lawsuit on behalf of former and current Tennessee owners and lessees of 2017-2018 GMC Acadia SUVs. Drivers claim the GMC Acadia gear shifter problems prevent them from shutting off and locking the vehicles, while Shift to Park messages ...

• Chrysler Oil Consumption Lawsuit Includes 2.4L Engines Chrysler oil consumption class action lawsuit alleges Tigershark engine defects cause stalled cars.

  

  Aug 12, 2020 — A Chrysler oil consumption lawsuit alleges these Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat and Jeep vehicles stall while driving because the 2.4L Tigershark engines have piston rings that don't work properly with the cylinders. 2014–2020 Jeep Cherokee 2017–2020 Jeep Compass 2015–2020 Jeep Renegade 2015–2016 Chrysler 200 2013–2016 Dodge Dart 2016–2020 Fiat 500X According to the Chrysler oil consumption lawsuit, the 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir II engines have ...

• Nissan Rogue Automatic Braking Problems: 1,400 Complaints Safety group says Nissan still refuses to recall Rogue SUVs with automatic emergency braking defects

  

  Aug 10, 2020 — Nissan Rogue automatic braking problems have caused more than 1,400 reports about automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems that activate even though no forward objects are present. According to Nissan, AEB “ uses radar technology to monitor a vehicle’s proximity to the vehicle ahead, giving the driver audible and visual display warnings to help the driver reduce the vehicle’s speed if a potential frontal collision is detected. If the driver fails to respond, ...

• Tigershark Engine Lawsuit Filed Against Chrysler Michigan Chrysler Tigershark engine class action lawsuit says the vehicles stall from low oil levels

  

  Aug 9, 2020 — A Tigershark engine lawsuit alleges Chrysler equipped multiple models with defective 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir 4-cylinder engines that burn excessive amounts of oil. The Tigershark engine lawsuit was filed for all consumers in Michigan who bought or leased any of these vehicles. 2014-2020 Jeep Cherokee 2015-2020 Jeep Renegade 2017-2020 Jeep Compass 2013-2016 Dodge Dart 2015-2020 Ram ProMaster City 2015-2016 Chrysler 200 2016-2020 ...

• VW Front Assist Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Braking Owners say Front Assist defects cause the automatic emergency braking to mistakenly engage.

  

  Aug 6, 2020 — A VW Front Assist class action lawsuit alleges defects cause the automatic emergency braking feature to suddenly activate without reason or actions by the driver. According to the Volkswagen class action, all 2015-2019 models equipped with Front Assist features are too dangerous to drive because drivers never know when the systems will suddenly apply the brakes. VW describes the Front Assist systems: “Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency ...

• DENSO Canada Lawsuit Filed Over Fuel Pumps Acura, Honda, Lexus, Toyota and Subaru vehicles allegedly have defective DENSO fuel pumps.

  

  Aug 3, 2020 — A DENSO Canada lawsuit alleges defective fuel pumps are installed in the following Acura, Honda, Lexus, Toyota and Subaru vehicles in Quebec. 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner 2019 Toyota Avalon 2018-2019 Toyota Camry 2018-2019 Toyota Corolla 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2018-2019 Toyota Highlander 2014-2015 Toyota Land Cruiser 2018-2019 Toyota Sequoia 2017-2019 Toyota Sienna 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma 2018-2019 Toyota ...

• Tesla Says Model X Lawsuit Should Be Filed in Japan Tesla argues Yoshihiro Umeda was killed in Japan because the Model X driver fell asleep.

  

  Jul 30, 2020 — A Tesla Model X lawsuit filed after a crash in Japan allegedly shouldn't have been filed in the U.S., according to a court response filed by Tesla. The lawsuit was filed after a Model X with Autopilot engaged crashed into motorcycles, vehicles and pedestrians that were stopped on the side of the highway. The crash killed 44-year-old Yoshihiro Umeda, whose family sued Tesla by claiming the Autopilot system failed to prevent the deadly crash. The Model X driver ...

• VW Sunroof Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Audi and Volkswagen models allegedly were equipped with leaking panoramic sunroofs.

  

  Jul 29, 2020 — A VW sunroof class action lawsuit is over after the plaintiff alleged numerous Audi and Volkswagen models have sunroofs that leak and cause damage to the interiors. Volkswagen allegedly sold tens of thousands of the following vehicles with defective panoramic sunroof seals and drainage systems. 2016-present Audi A1 2016-present Audi A3 2016-present Audi TT 2016-present Audi Q2 2016-present Audi Q3 2016-present Volkswagen ...

• Subaru Fuel Pump Lawsuit Blames Impellers Subaru owner claims a fuel pump recall didn't include all the vehicles with defective Denso pumps.

  

  Jul 29, 2020 — A Subaru fuel pump lawsuit alleges a recall of 188,000 vehicles didn't include all the vehicles affected by Denso fuel pumps that can fail and cause the engines to stall. According to the class action lawsuit, Subaru should reimburse customers the purchase prices of all models equipped with the low-pressure fuel pumps, including pumps with the part number prefix 42022. Subaru recalled its 2019 Subaru Impreza, Outback, Legacy and Ascent vehicles in April to ...

• Tesla Used Car Battery Warranty Claims Must Be Arbitrated Judge rules against class action certification because Tesla owners agreed to arbitrate claims.

  

  Jul 28, 2020 — A Tesla used car battery warranty lawsuit has failed class action certification because the owners who sued agreed to arbitrate their claims when they ordered the Model S and Model X vehicles. The lawsuit includes 2012-present used Model S and Model X vehicles that allegedly go through a certified pre-owned vehicle inspection. Although the plaintiffs focus on the used car battery warranties, the lawsuit was filed over the entire pre-owned warranties. The ...

• Subaru Engine Lawsuit Dismissed Subaru Forester owner claims the turbocharged engines are too highly tuned.

  

  Jul 28, 2020 — A Subaru engine lawsuit has been dismissed after a driver alleged the following vehicles were equipped with defective turbocharged engines tuned too highly. 2014-2016 Subaru Forester XT 2014-2016 Subaru WRX 2014-2016 Subaru WRX STI The Subaru engine lawsuit says the automaker tried to fix the problems in 2016 in an emissions recall to repair ignition timing problems. But the plaintiff who sued claims Subaru “ secretly updated the operating system ...

• Jeep Compass Oil Consumption Issues Cause Lawsuit Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram vehicles allegedly have defective 2.4L Tigershark engines.

  

  Jul 27, 2020 — Jeep Compass oil consumption issues have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the following models equipped with 2.4L Tigershark engines consume excessive quantities of engine oil. 2015-2016 Chrysler 200 2013-2016 Dodge Dart 2016-2020 Fiat 500X 2017-2020 Fiat Toro 2014-2020 Jeep Cherokee 2015-2020 Jeep Renegade 2015-2020 Ram ProMaster City 2017-2020 Jeep Compass Owners and lessees allegedly must face extremely low engine ...

• Acura Class Action Lawsuit Names MDX and RDX Class action alleges SUVs hesitate when accelerating, decelerate and finally stall.

  

  Jul 26, 2020 — An Acura class action lawsuit alleges MDX and RDX SUVs hesitate when accelerating, shift into NEUTRAL while driving and suffer from dangerous deceleration problems. According to the Acura class action lawsuit, the 2016-2020 MDX and 2019-2020 RDX SUVs allegedly experience miscommunications between the computers and the software that controls the engines, throttles and transmissions. The owners who sued claim the vehicles " pose a significant and immediate ...

• Chrysler Uconnect Lawsuit Says Systems Malfunction Chrysler Uconnect lawsuit claims screens freeze, go black and lose all their functions.

  

  Jul 19, 2020 — A Chrysler Uconnect lawsuit alleges 2017-2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 2017-2019 Chrysler 300 vehicles are equipped with infotainment systems that freeze, go black, and lose their navigation and backup camera functions. One of the two plaintiffs says the Uconnect system malfunctioned within two months of owning his vehicle, with the screen freezing when the vehicle was in REVERSE. This froze the backup camera image even when the vehicle was moving forward. The ...

• GM Brake Vacuum Pump Lawsuit Filed in Florida Owners claim their brake pedals are too hard to push, making driving too dangerous.

  

  Jul 14, 2020 — A General Motors brake vacuum pump class action lawsuit alleges the following models and model years are too dangerous to drive due to brake failures. 2015 to present Cadillac Escalade 2014 to present Chevrolet Silverado 2015 to present Chevrolet Suburban 2015 to present Chevrolet Tahoe 2014 to present GMC Sierra 2015 to present GMC Yukon/Yukon XL The lawsuit alleges the vehicles have " irreparable and defective " braking systems ...

• BMW M3 Lawsuit Denied Class Action Certification BMW M3 plaintiffs modified their cars and used them for racing purposes.

  

  Jul 13, 2020 — A BMW M3 lawsuit has been denied class action certification after a federal judge ruled the two named plaintiffs weren't typical of the class of BMW M3 owners they were seeking to represent. Both plaintiffs claim BMW designed the S65 engines in 2008-2013 M3 cars with a lack of clearance between the rods and the metal components between the rods and the bearings. The lawsuit alleges as the bearings wear out, small pieces of metal debris contaminate the engine ...

• Audi Start-Stop System Malfunction Causes Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Start-Stop systems make Audi vehicles too dangerous to drive.

  

  Jul 12, 2020 — Audi Start-Stop system malfunctions have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the vehicles are too dangerous to drive for Audi owners, occupants and all others on the roads. The Start-Stop system was created to allegedly reduce carbon dioxide emissions and reduce fuel consumption by shutting off the engine when the vehicle stops at a traffic light and during certain stop-and-go-driving. A light activates when the system shuts down the engine, and ...

• Nissan Lease Wear and Tear Fee Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules Nissan waived the end-of-lease wear and use fees, which requires dismissal of the suit.

  

  Jul 8, 2020 — A Nissan lease wear and tear fee lawsuit was dismissed after the automaker waived the end-of-lease fees. The New Jersey plaintiff who sued is a class action lawyer who claims Nissan tried to rip him off by charging fees at the end of his lease of a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The plaintiff entered into the lease agreement in May 2015. Section 20 of the lease called “ Excessive Wear and Use ” says a lessee may be “ charged for excessive wear based on our standards for ...

• 2009 Nissan Murano Soft Brake Pedal Lawsuit Dismissed Class action alleges Nissan knew in 2010 about Murano antilock braking system module problems.

  

  Jul 5, 2020 — A model year 2009 Nissan Murano soft brake pedal lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff failed to adequately plead that Nissan concealed problems with the antilock braking system (ABS) control modules. The plaintiff says he purchased a 2009 Nissan Murano in 2011 from a Missouri Nissan dealership. In May 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into possible soft brake pedal problems, and Nissan admitted ...

• Subaru Starlink Lawsuit Granted Final Approval Subaru owners allege Starlink infotainment systems have defective main head units.

  

  Jul 4, 2020 — A Subaru Starlink lawsuit has been granted final approval for former and current lessees and owners of these models equipped with Starlink infotainment systems manufactured by Harman International. 2017-2018 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Outback 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Legacy 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru BRZ The class action lawsuit alleges the infotainment systems suffer from numerous problems, including the following ...

• Vehicle Seatback Safety Included in 4 Safety Bills Senators Markey and Blumenthal introduce 4 bills supported by multiple safety organizations.

  

  Jul 2, 2020 — Four vehicle safety bills have been introduced by Senators Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a move applauded by numerous safety organizations, including the Center for Auto Safety. “Decreasing the horrific death and injury toll caused by car crashes takes leadership, technology, and a desire to put consumers first. That is why the Center for Auto Safety is thrilled to see the package of motor vehicle safety bills put forth today by ...

• Subaru Fuel Pump Recall Leads to Lawsuit Subaru owners say the automaker should have recalled more vehicles for fuel pump failures.

  

  Jun 30, 2020 — A Subaru fuel pump recall has led to a class action lawsuit that alleges the automaker knew the DENSO pumps were defective when the vehicles were sold. In addition, the lawsuit alleges the Subaru fuel pump recall didn't include all the vehicles affected by the allegedly defective pumps. In April, Subaru recalled more than 188,000 model year 2019 Subaru Impreza, Outback, Legacy and Ascent vehicles to replace the fuel pumps. The recalled pumps are ...

• GM Oil Consumption Lawsuit Certified as Class Action Class Action lawsuit certified for 3 states after owners claim their vehicles suck down the oil.

  

  Jun 29, 2020 — A GM oil consumption lawsuit has been certified as a class action, but only for General Motors customers in California, North Carolina and Texas. The GM oil consumption lawsuit was filed in 2016 and alleges the Gen IV Vortec 5300 engines have defects that cause excessive oil consumption that eventually damages the engines in 2010-2014 vehicles. The class action initially included multiple vehicles nationwide, but the judge dismissed the lawsuit in 2017 and ...

• GM Airbag Lawsuit Continues For Certain States Judge dismisses nationwide class action claims concerning explosive Takata airbags.

  

  Jun 29, 2020 — A GM airbag lawsuit won't continue as a nationwide class action after a federal judge ruled the plaintiffs lacked standing, but multiple state-based claims were given the green light to proceed. The General Motors airbag lawsuit alleges multiple models were equipped with defective Takata airbags which contained the explosive chemical ammonium nitrate. The chemical is used to create what should be a small explosion to deploy the airbags, but problems with the ...

• Government Ignores Its Own Rules By Ignoring Petition Center for Auto Safety says NHTSA is ignoring legitimate consumer concerns about autonomous cars.

  

  Jun 28, 2020 — Autonomous vehicle technology will be the subject of a likely lawsuit to be filed by the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) continues to ignore a 2018 petition. In the petition, the Center said NHTSA should create rules that require all self-driving companies to submit safety information to the government about autonomous technology. NHTSA has allegedly ignored its own rules which require a response ...

• Chrysler Monostable Gear Shifter Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Jeep Grand Cherokee owner says electronic shifter didn't malfunction, but it's defective.

  

  Jun 28, 2020 — A Chrysler monostable gear shifter class action lawsuit has been partly dismissed after the plaintiff failed to convince the judge that all claims against the automaker should proceeed. The Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) class action lawsuit was filed by Florida plaintiff Sarah Lalli, owner of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Lalli says she hasn't suffered any injuries caused by the monostable shifter, but she sued for " economic loss damages " because the Jeep is equipped with ...

• 2017 Land Rover Discovery Windshield Leak Causes Lawsuit Owner of 2017 Land Rover Discovery says windshield leak caused severe water damage.

  

  Jun 27, 2020 — A 2017 Land Rover Discovery windshield leak has caused a class action lawsuit alleging water destroyed the computer system for the dashboard. The current version of the class action lawsuit includes 2017 Land Rover Discovery SUVs, but the plaintiff says model year 2013-2020 vehicles may be included later. According to the plaintiff, he lost all dashboard controls, signals, messaging and instrumentation when water leaked into the computer system. This created ...

• Mercedes-Benz Sunroof Class Action Says Glass Explodes Mercedes sunroofs allegedly shatter and scare occupants as glass falls on them.

  

  Jun 23, 2020 — A Mercedes-Benz sunroof class action lawsuit alleges the automaker should pay $200 million, plus court costs and attorney fees, for selling vehicles with shattering sunroofs. The plaintiff says he owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 which was being driven by his sister in March 2020 when the sunroof suddenly exploded. The class action alleges the incident occurred while driving 55 mph on a highway in clear and sunny weather. The plaintiff says his sister heard ...

• Mahindra ROXOR Too Much Like a Jeep Wrangler: ITC International Trade Commission rules Mahindra can't import or sell ROXOR vehicles.

  

  Jun 21, 2020 — A battle between Chrysler's Jeep Wrangler and Mahindra's ROXOR has been decided after a ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC). According to the ITC, Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) was correct when it accused Mahindra of ripping off the "trade dress" of the Jeep Wrangler with its boxy style, round headlights and distinct front grille. Mahindra advertises the ROXOR as an off-road utility vehicle, but Chrysler argues nothing about the vehicle looks like a ...

• VW Transmission Lawsuit Won't Be Dismissed Lawsuit alleges 8-speed transmissions make noise, leak oil and suffer from broken seals.

  

  Jun 9, 2020 — A VW transmission lawsuit won't be dismissed after the automaker failed to convince the judge the 8-speed transmissions don't have defects. The plaintiffs allege owners of 2019-present Volkswagen Jettas and 2018-present VW Tiguans are equipped with defective transmissions. The lawsuit alleges Volkswagen intentionally, “ calibrated the Transmission’s software to engage higher gears at insufficient speeds and insufficient revolutions per minute (‘RPMs’) and ...

• Chrysler Oil Consumption Lawsuit Targets Tigershark Engines Chrysler owners claim vehicles equipped with 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir II engines are defective.

  

  Jun 8, 2020 — A Chrysler oil consumption lawsuit has been filed alleging vehicles equipped with 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir II engines burn or consume abnormally high amounts of oil. The lawsuit alleges vehicle occupants are put in danger because the oil consumption problems cause the engines to suddenly shut down while driving. And while low oil pressures and stalled engines are allegedly bad enough, the plaintiffs claim the problems could be avoided if the oil indicator ...

• Honda CR-V Infotainment Problems Debated in Court Judge rules nationwide class action lawsuit will not proceed.

  

  Jun 8, 2020 — Honda CR-V infotainment problems are being debated in court, but a recent ruling erased many claims made by CR-V owners who allege the display screens are defective. CR-V owners from two states had their claims against Honda dismissed, but the lawsuit survives based on a few claims made by California owners. And the judge ruled a nationwide class action cannot proceed based on the current allegations. The allegedly defective display screens are in the ...

• Tesla Model X Lawsuit Alleges Autopilot Failed New York Tesla Model X driver says Autopilot caused crash which involved three vehicles.

  

  Jun 6, 2020 — A Tesla Model X crash in New York has caused a lawsuit which alleges the Autopilot system failed and totaled the Model X while damaging two other vehicles. Wai-Leung Chan says he was driving the Model X eastbound in the far-right lane of the Long Island Expressway on December 17, 2017, in what he describes as dense and slow traffic. The Model X allegedly had the Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer functions engaged with the following distance set at ...

• Ford Mustang Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit Drivers say MT82 and MT82-D4 manual transmissions are defective in 2011-2019 Ford Mustangs.

  

  Jun 4, 2020 — Ford Mustang transmission problems have caused a lawsuit for consumers who purchased or leased 2011-2019 Mustangs equipped with MT82 or MT82-D4 manual transmissions. According to the Mustang class action lawsuit, the cars contain defects that cause the MT82 transmissions to slip, jerk, engage harshly, clash gears, suffer premature wear and eventually fail. The plaintiffs claim the transmission problems cause owners the expense of repairing repeated problems ...

• VW Engine Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Vehicles Stall Lawsuit alleges Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Jetta, Passat and Tiguan 2.0-liter TSI engines stall.

  

  May 31, 2020 — A VW engine class action lawsuit alleges 2.0L TSI engines contain defects that cause 2018 and 2019 Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Jetta, Passat and Tiguan vehicles to stall. According to the Volkswagen TSI engine lawsuit, defects result in the inability of the actuator solenoids to adjust the timing of the camshafts necessary to the combustion cycles. This allegedly causes a vehicle to stall because the combustion cycle cannot be completed. Filed by two Volkswagen ...

• Tesla Model 3 Paint Issues Cause Lawsuit in Canada Tesla Model 3 owner says the black paint started peeling and flaking within six months.

  

  May 31, 2020 — Alleged Tesla Model 3 paint issues have caused a proposed class action lawsuit in Canada which alleges the paint flakes and peels within six months of purchasing the cars. Plaintiff Jean-François Bellerose owns a black 2019 Tesla Model 3 and claims he noticed peeling paint on the bottoms of the doors and body, and this was less than a year of the car being in use. The plaintiff contacted Tesla about the peeling paint but was allegedly told the damage wasn't ...

• Hyundai and Kia Engine Settlement Preliminarily Approved Judge grants preliminary approval to settlement involving Theta II GDI engines.

  

  May 25, 2020 — A Hyundai and Kia engine settlement has been granted preliminary approval after the judge found the settlement was fair and adequate to owners and lessees. The Hyundai and Kia class action lawsuit includes vehicles originally equipped with or replaced with Theta II 2-liter or 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection engines in the U.S. 2011-2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Sonatas 2013-2018 and certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sports 2014-2015, 2018 and ...

• Ford MPG Lawsuit Should Be Dismissed, Argues Ford Ford says owners don't understand that estimated fuel economy means, estimated.

  

  May 25, 2020 — A Ford mpg lawsuit allegedly should be dismissed because the owners who sued apparently don't understand the word " estimated ." That argument is made by Ford in its motion to dismiss the mpg lawsuit which alleges the automaker overstated fuel economy estimates. Multiple class action lawsuits were consolidated in a Michigan courtroom, but all carry the same core allegation: Ford allegedly sold 2017-2019 vehicles with false mpg ratings that fooled regulators ...

• Dodge Dart Manual Transmission Problems Debated in Court Dodge Dart clutch class action lawsuit continues in a California courtroom.

  

  May 24, 2020 — Dodge Dart manual transmission problems which caused a class action lawsuit will continue to be debated in court for Dart owners in California who claim the clutch pedals fall to the floors. Plaintiff Carlos Victorino filed the Dodge Dart class action lawsuit which included another plaintiff who was later dismissed following a settlement with Fiat Chrysler (FCA). Plaintiff Victorino alleges the clutch pedals fail and fall to the floorboards where they ...

• Honda Window Regulator Lawsuit: No Class Action Honda Pilot owners complain about window regulators that fail and windows that fall into the doors.

  

  May 24, 2020 — A Honda window regulator lawsuit won't move forward as a class action after an appeals court shot down that idea in a 2-1 ruling. The plaintiff filed the original lawsuit by alleging defective Honda window regulators caused the windows to fall into the door frames. The proposed class action included the 2000-2011 Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Honda Element, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, and 2000-2011 Acura MDX, Acura TSX, Acura RL and Acura ...

• Mercedes Says Burl Walnut Wood Trim Lawsuit Should End Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles allegedly have wood trim that discolors and fades from UV rays.

  

  May 23, 2020 — A Mercedes-Benz burl walnut wood trim class action lawsuit is trying to move through court, but the automaker is trying to convince the judge the case should be permanently dismissed. The plaintiff alleges 2009-2016 E-Class vehicles are equipped with wood trim that fades on the dashboards, center consoles and doors. According to the class action, the plaintiff purchased her vehicle used, but it came with a pre-owned warranty that allegedly didn't cover the ...

• Chrysler Warranty Problems Cause Class Action Alleged Lifetime Powertrain Warranty problems send Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep owners to court.

  

  May 22, 2020 — Chrysler warranty problems have caused a class action lawsuit filed by Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep owners. According to the plaintiffs, the lawsuit includes 2006-2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles sold on or after July 26, 2007. Each vehicle came with a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty to repair or replace powertrain components. The class action includes Chrysler customers in these states. Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, ...

• Acura Oil Consumption Settlement Reached Acura agrees to settle oil consumption class action lawsuit that alleges J37 engines are bad.

  

  May 22, 2020 — An Acura oil consumption settlement has been reached after vehicle owners alleged the following models are equipped with defective 3.7-liter J37 engines. 2010-2013 Acura MDX 2011-2012 Acura RL 2009-2014 Acura TL 2010-2013 Acura ZDX The Acura oil consumption settlement still needs to receive final approval by the judge in July, but vehicle owners and Honda agreed to the terms. According to the class action lawsuit, the plaintiffs say they ...

• GMC Acadia 'Shift to Park' Lawsuit Filed in Texas Acadia drivers say they see 'Shift to Park' warnings even though the gear shifters are in PARK.

  

  May 20, 2020 — A GMC Acadia "Shift to Park" lawsuit alleges drivers receive warning messages because the vehicles fail to detect the drivers moved the transmission shifters into PARK. This allegedly prevents a driver from shutting off and locking the Acadia, even though the shifter is already in PARK. The "Shift to Park" class action lawsuit includes all consumers in Texas who bought or leased 2017-2018 GMC Acadia SUVs. Plaintiff Brandy Smith purchased a new 2017 GMC ...

• Hyundai Palisade Windshield Crack Lawsuit Filed Class action alleges 2020 Hyundai Palisade windshields crack and chip way too easily.

  

  May 20, 2020 — A 2020 Hyundai Palisade windshield crack lawsuit alleges the glass cracks, chips and breaks, then customers are stuck with the expense of repairing or replacing the windshields. Model year 2020 Hyundai Palisade owners complain of windshield cracks from the smallest objects striking the glass, and in some cases customers claim nothing hit the windshields. The Hyundai Palisade windshield crack class action lawsuit was filed by two named plaintiffs who claim the ...

• Subaru Unintended Acceleration Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges Forester, Legacy and Outback vehicles accelerate out of control.

  

  May 18, 2020 — Alleged Subaru acceleration problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges 2012-2018 Subaru Forester, 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy and 2015-2019 Subaru Outback vehicles have defects that cause sudden unintended acceleration. One plaintiff says she purchased a new 2015 Subaru Forester in November 2014, but in December 2019 the vehicle allegedly suffered from sudden unintended acceleration. The Subaru owner says she was driving slowly in a parking lot with ...

• Chrysler Valve Stem Lawsuit Loses Plaintiff Judge rules plaintiff cannot represent minivan owners after evidence was intentionally destroyed.

  

  May 18, 2020 — A Chrysler minivan valve stem lawsuit won't include a Dodge Grand Caravan owner who joined an existing class action filed over the tire pressure monitoring systems. Plaintiff Robert Tomassini filed the valve stem class action lawsuit alleging the stems are defective in 2008-2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans. The plaintiff eventually filed a motion to permit Mr. Thomas Hromowyk to be added as an additional class representative, and ...

• Febreze CAR Vent Clip Complaint Filed in Court Customers complain Febreze CAR Vent Clips leak oil, causing property damage to interiors.

  

  May 17, 2020 — A Febreze CAR Vent Clip complaint has been filed in a California federal court alleging Procter & Gamble (P&G) sells clips that leak oil or other substances which cause damage to interior components and surfaces. The Febreze CAR Vent Clip class action lawsuit includes all entities and consumers in the U.S. who purchased or used Febreze CAR Vent Clips and sustained property damage. Febreze CAR Vent Clips are air fresheners that clip onto the interior vents of ...

• Tesla Touchscreen Lawsuit Says Screens Go Black Tesla owner alleges Model S and Model X vehicles have defective media control units (MCUs)

  

  May 16, 2020 — A Tesla touchscreen lawsuit alleges the media control units (MCUs) go black, freeze, crash and fail after only a few years of use in 2014-2016 Model S and 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. The touchscreen failures allegedly cause serious safety hazards because essential functions are lost when the touchscreens go black or freeze. According to the class action lawsuit, the touchscreens are the gateways between users and the safety, navigation, entertainment and ...

• Ford Explorer Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit Dismissed Ford Explorers allegedly made Washington police officers sick from exhaust fumes.

  

  May 15, 2020 — A Ford Explorer carbon monoxide lawsuit has been dismissed after Washington police officers failed to convince the judge that multiple medical conditions were all caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. The plaintiffs allege 2011-2018 Ford Explorers were designed and manufactured with flaws that “ cause the presence of exhaust fumes, including carbon monoxide, in the passenger compartment while the vehicles are in use .” According to the plaintiffs, carbon ...

• Honda Fuel Pump Class Action Lawsuit Says Pumps Fail Honda and DENSO lawsuit alleges Honda misdiagnosed pump problems in 2019.

  

  May 13, 2020 — A Honda fuel pump class action lawsuit has been filed against the automaker and pump manufacturer DENSO, alleging all 2013-2019 Honda vehicles equipped with the fuel pumps are defective. The Honda owner who filed the lawsuit says he owns a 2016 Honda Accord which he purchased used when the car had about 18,000 miles on it. The lawsuit doesn't allege the Accord suffered any fuel pump problems, but the plaintiff claims he " purchased a vehicle of lesser ...

• VW Fuel Economy Settlement Receives Final Approval Class action lawsuit alleges Volkswagen overstated fuel economy estimates by 1 mpg.

  

  May 11, 2020 — Certain owners and lessees of Audi, Bentley, Porsche and Volkswagen vehicles equipped with gasoline engines will receive between $518.40 and $2,332.80 per vehicle after a federal judge approved a fuel economy class action settlement. According to court documents, Volkswagen agreed to pay more than $96 million for marketing vehicles with overstated fuel economy. Judge Charles R. Breyer approved the settlement by finding the terms were fair and adequate to ...

• Acura Deceleration Problems Cause Class Action Lawsuit Acura MDX and RDX SUVs allegedly suffer hesitation when accelerating.

  

  May 11, 2020 — Acura deceleration problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges MDX and RDX SUVs suffer hesitation when accelerating due to defects that have allegedly existed since the vehicles were first sold. The Acura deceleration lawsuit includes owners and lessees of 2016-2020 Acura MDX and 2019-2020 Acura RDX SUVs which allegedly suffer from sudden rapid deceleration, stalled engines, hesitation while accelerating and transmissions that shift into NEUTRAL while ...

• 56 Million Takata Inflators Won't Be Recalled Safety regulators determine airbags are safe for the life of the vehicles, allegedly.

  

  May 10, 2020 — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided about 56 million Takata airbag inflators won't be recalled as planned, a decision which quickly got the attention of safety advocates. About 19 automakers won't be forced to replace the Takata airbag inflators after an independent company studied the lifespan of airbag inflators equipped with chemical drying agents. An independent aerospace company associated with Northrop Grumman tested ...

• Range Rover Diesel Particulate Filter Problems Cause Lawsuit Land Rover owner says he was forced to pay thousands of dollars to replace a clogged diesel filter.

  

  May 9, 2020 — Range Rover diesel particulate filter problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges the filters clog and the SUVs suddenly lose power while driving. According to the class action lawsuit, diesel particulate filter (DPF) problems affect 2018 Land Rover Range Rovers and other vehicles equipped with similar DPF systems. In addition to losing power, the lawsuit alleges clogged filters cause vehicles to shut down, increasing the risk of crashes and leaving occupants ...

• Mercedes Fined $63 Million Over Alleged Emissions Violations South Korean regulators claim Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Porsche must pay up.

  

  May 9, 2020 — Mercedes-Benz Korea has been fined more than $63 million (77.6 billion won) for allegedly selling vehicles with illegal emissions systems, the largest South Korean fine laid on an automaker for alleged emissions violations. According to the Ministry of Environment, Mercedes-Benz Korea, Nissan Korea and Porsche Korea manipulated their emissions systems to intentionally defraud consumers and the government. Korean regulators accuse Mercedes, Nissan and Porsche ...

• Chrysler Engine Oil Consumption Problems Cause Lawsuit Chrysler owners allege 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir II engines fail from low oil levels.

  

  May 8, 2020 — A Chrysler engine oil consumption lawsuit alleges vehicles equipped with 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir II engines shut down suddenly and without warning even when the oil change indicators do not yet recommend oil changes. Included in the Chrysler Tigershark engine oil consumption class action lawsuit are these models. 2015–2016 Chrysler 200 2013–2016 Dodge Dart 2016–2020 Fiat 500X 2017–2020 Fiat Toro 2014–2020 Jeep Cherokee 2017–2020 Jeep ...

• Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Gas Tank Size Questioned in Lawsuit Toyota owners allege the RAV4 Hybrid gas tanks cannot hold the advertised 14.5 gallons.

  

  May 7, 2020 — Is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gas tank size 14.5 gallons as advertised by the automaker? According to a class action lawsuit, the fuel tanks in 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids cannot be filled to 14.5 gallons because Toyota made changes to the design of the tanks. The plaintiffs allege a gas tank change to a saddle-shape design means the RAV4 Hybrids cannot achieve their advertised 580 miles on a full tank of gas. The vehicles should get an estimated 41 mpg in city ...

• Ford Fuel Pump Lawsuit Says CP4 is Defective Ford Super Duty diesel trucks are allegedly equipped with Bosch fuel pumps that quickly fail.

  

  May 5, 2020 — A Ford fuel pump lawsuit alleges the Bosch CP4 pumps are defective in 2011-present Ford Super Duty diesel trucks equipped with 6.7L Power Stroke engines. The CP4 high-pressure fuel injection pumps allegedly cannot handle U.S. diesel fuel specifications. The class action lawsuit alleges the fuel pumps have lubrication and water content problems, forcing the pumps to run dry and causing metal to rub against metal. Metal-to-metal contact is allegedly caused by ...

• Porsche Coolant Pipe Lawsuit Dismissed Porsche coolant pipes allegedly leak coolant due to defective epoxy.

  

  May 5, 2020 — A Porsche coolant pipe lawsuit has been dismissed after two Porsche owners failed to convince the judge there are defects that cause coolant leaks and failed engines. Plaintiffs Santiago Padilla and Murray Shames allege Porsche sold 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera and 2011-2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles with defective epoxy adhesive used to join coolant pipes to the thermostat housings. According to the plaintiffs, the problem occurs when the epoxy adhesive ...

• Tesla Autopilot Lawsuit Alleges Failures Killed Pedestrian Japanese man killed when Tesla Model X slammed into pedestrians while Autopilot was engaged.

  

  May 3, 2020 — A Tesla Autopilot lawsuit alleges a Model X with Autopilot engaged slammed into motorcycles, a van and pedestrians that were stopped on the side of a Japanese expressway, killing 44-year-old Mr. Yoshihiro Umeda. According to the lawsuit, even though the driver was falling asleep at the wheel when the crash occurred, it was Tesla's Autopilot system which was responsible for the death of Mr. Umeda. Based on court documents, motorcyclists were parked behind a ...

• Toyota Fuel Pump Recall Isn't Adequate, Alleges Lawsuit Toyota and Lexus vehicles allegedly are at risk of stalling due to fuel pump problems.

  

  Apr 29, 2020 — A Toyota fuel pump recall allegedly didn't fix all 2013-2019 Toyota and Lexus vehicles equipped with defective Denso pumps with part numbers that start with 23220 and 23221. That allegation is included in a class action lawsuit filed by two Lexus drivers who allege their vehicles are too dangerous to drive until the fuel pump problems are properly repaired. The Toyota and Lexus fuel pump recall was issued because vehicles could stall while driving, shutting ...

• Jaguar Soft-Close Doors Are Dangerous, Says Lawsuit Jaguar XJRL driver says he lost the end of his thumb when it was smashed in the automatic door.

  

  Apr 28, 2020 — A Jaguar soft-close door lawsuit alleges an automatic door severed the top of a man's thumb because Jaguar didn't warn him the automatic doors are dangerous. A soft-close door uses technology that detects when a door is being closed. Once the latch catches the handle, an electric motor is activated to automatically pull the door tightly closed. Plaintiff Ted Levy purchased a 2016 Jaguar XJRL equipped with soft-close doors in April 2017. In August 2018, Levy ...

• GM Oil Consumption Lawsuit Blames Piston Rings Generation IV 5.3L V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engine allegedly fails from a lack of oil in the crankcase.

  

  Apr 28, 2020 — A GM oil consumption lawsuit alleges the Generation IV 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engine is equipped with piston rings that don't maintain enough tension to keep oil in the crankcase. General Motors made the 5.3L Vortec 5300 engines available in these Chevy and GMC vehicles which are included in the class action lawsuit. 2010–2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2010–2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2010–2014 Chevrolet ...

• GM Transmission Lawsuit Doesn't Hold Up, Says Automaker Motion to dismiss filed by GM argues the plaintiffs never define the alleged transmission defect.

  

  Apr 27, 2020 — A GM transmission lawsuit alleges multiple Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC models shake, jerk, shift hard, clunk and hesitate due to the 8L90 and 8L45 transmissions. But in a motion to dismiss lawsuit, attorneys for General Motors say that while the plaintiffs allege " hundreds of thousands " GM vehicles suffer from dozens of different subjective transmission problems, the plaintiffs never define the alleged transmission defect. The GM transmission lawsuit seeks ...

• Jeep Sway Bar Lawsuit Says Disconnect Fails Jeep and Ram electronic sway bar disconnects allegedly fail from water entering through the seals.

  

  Apr 27, 2020 — A Jeep sway bar lawsuit alleges the electronic disconnect fails and forces the owner to drive their Jeep or Ram vehicle on highways and roads without the sway bar, creating dangerous driving conditions. According to the class action lawsuit, these models are affected by electronic sway bar disconnect problems. 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (JK) 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (JKU) 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (JL) 2018-2020 Jeep ...

• Jeep Oil Consumption Class Action Lawsuit Filed Jeep 2.4L Tigershark inline 4-cylinder engines allegedly consume oil and stall or totally fail.

  

  Apr 26, 2020 — A Jeep oil consumption class action lawsuit has been filed that alleges vehicles equipped with 2.4L Tigershark inline 4-cylinder engines stall or completely break down due to engine failures. According to the class action, Jeep models equipped with the 2.4L Tigershark engines typically consume one quart per 1,000 miles, including in these SUVs. 2015 to present Jeep Cherokee 2015 to present Jeep Renegade 2017 to present Jeep Compass The Jeep oil ...

• Pedestrian Detection Systems Should Be Officially Tested by Feds Government Accountability Office says federal safety regulators are failing the public.

  

  Apr 26, 2020 — Pedestrian detection systems in cars have the ability to decrease pedestrian injuries and deaths, something that leads safety advocates to argue the safety systems should be an integral part of the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Now a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) should finally make a decision whether to include pedestrian safety tests in the federal ...

• Hyundai Santa Fe Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport acceleration and hesitation class action lawsuit is over.

  

  Apr 25, 2020 — A Hyundai Santa Fe class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the plaintiff failed to convince the judge there are powertrain defects that cause acceleration and hesitation problems in 2017-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs or 2017-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sports. The plaintiff who sued alleges Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs suffer from delayed acceleration, rough shifting and a loss of power that causes hesitation on acceleration. The class action lawsuit says Hyundai ...

• Alleged Toyota Hybrid Brake Defect Causes Lawsuit Toyota hybrid owner says brake booster and booster pump problems cause brake failures.

  

  Apr 25, 2020 — A Toyota hybrid brake defect lawsuit alleges hundreds of crashes have been reported due to brake booster pump assembly problems that cause brake failures. Toyota allegedly refuses to repair or replace the defective components until the vehicle experiences brake failures. Included in the Toyota hybrid brake defect class action lawsuit are these models. 2010-2015 Toyota Prius 2010-2015 Toyota Prius PHV 2012-2015 Toyota Prius v 2012-2014 Toyota ...

• Tesla Model X 'Ice Breaker' Lawsuit Partly Dismissed Tesla Model X owner says defects caused his daughter's finger to get stuck in the 'ice breaker'

  

  Apr 23, 2020 — A Tesla Model X " ice breaker " lawsuit will continue even after the plaintiffs failed to convince the judge that Tesla should pay punitive damages based on an alleged injury. Ukrainian plaintiffs Marlen Mesutovich Izzetov and Miss MMI (the minor child of Mr. Izzetov) sued Tesla after an alleged injury occurred on May 9, 2018 in Crimea. According to the lawsuit, the child's finger got caught in the Model X door-locking mechanism Tesla calls an " ice breaker ...

• Subaru Battery Problems in Ascent and Outback SUVs: Lawsuit Subaru owner files class action alleging battery problems cause drivers to end up stranded.

  

  Apr 23, 2020 — Subaru battery problems allegedly leave drivers stranded if those drivers are behind the wheels of 2016-2019 Subaru Outbacks or 2019-2020 Subaru Ascents. According to a class action lawsuit, the Ascent and Outback SUVs have lost their values because the batteries lack enough capacity. "The Defect arises from Subaru’s decision to install batteries with insufficient capacity to power the Class Vehicles’ electrical components when the vehicle is turned off." ...

• Subaru Dead Battery Problems Cause Lawsuit Subaru Outback and Ascent SUVs allegedly have batteries that repeatedly drain.

  

  Apr 22, 2020 — Subaru dead battery problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges 2016-2020 Subaru Outback and 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent SUVs are equipped with batteries that drain and die. The class action lawsuit alleges a dead battery is caused by a lack of capacity to power the electrical components when the SUV is turned off. California plaintiff Virginia Tomasian purchased a new 2017 Subaru Outback in 2016, but she says the battery died three times in 2019. In January ...

• Corvette Cracked Wheels Cause Class Action Lawsuit Chevrolet Corvette wheels allegedly crack and may cause deflated tires and blowouts.

  

  Apr 20, 2020 — Chevrolet Corvette cracked wheels have caused a lawsuit that alleges the rims crack and bend, causing tire leaks and blowouts. The class action lawsuit alleges 2015 to present Chevy Corvette Z06 and 2017 to present Corvette Grand Sport cars are equipped with rims made of a cheaper cast material rather than forged. California plaintiff Richard Barrington purchased a new 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport from a General Motors dealer, but within one or two ...

• Cadillac CUE Lawsuit Over Touchscreens Partly Dismissed Cadillac CUE lawsuit hangs on after a California judge dismisses multiple claims against GM.

  

  Apr 17, 2020 — A Cadillac CUE lawsuit is still alive in court, but the judge hearing the case dismissed multiple claims that allege the CUE (Cadillac User Experience) screens fill with spider web patterns. According to the Cadillac CUE class action lawsuit, these vehicles are equipped with the defective systems made of projected capacitance screens and plastic covers. 2013-2017 Cadillac ATS 2013-2017 Cadillac SRX 2013-2017 Cadillac XTS 2014-2017 Cadillac ...

• Volvo Sensus Lawsuit Is Flawed, Says Automaker Motion to dismiss argues Volvo's Sensus system is compatible with Android Auto.

  

  Apr 15, 2020 — A Volvo Sensus class action lawsuit should allegedly be dismissed because the two plaintiffs who sued were already offered remedies to their issues before they filed the lawsuit. That argument came from Volvo, which filed a motion to dismiss the class action that alleges XC90 owners cannot use Android Auto with the Sensus systems. The plaintiffs say the automaker advertised Android Auto was compatible, but in fact the service allegedly wasn't available when ...

• MINI Cooper Class Action Lawsuit Certified in Canada Canadian MINI Cooper owners allege the cars lose power steering and BMW won't issue a recall.

  

  Apr 15, 2020 — A MINI Cooper power steering lawsuit has been certified as a nationwide class action for current and former Canadian owners and lessees of these BMW models. 2002-2006 MINI Cooper 2002-2006 MINI Cooper S 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible 2005-2008 MINI Cooper S Convertible Certified in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the MINI Cooper class action lawsuit alleges the power steering systems contain defects that cause the power steering to ...

• Infotainment Systems 5 Times More Distracting Than Driving Drunk Study: Reaction times when using an infotainment system worse than driving drunk or high.

  

  Apr 14, 2020 — According to a new study conducted to evaluate driver distractions, using an infotainment system is more distracting than driving drunk or high on weed. And in the case of reaction times while driving, researchers found using an infotainment system is five times worse than driving drunk. The study follows other research performed to learn how infotainment systems create serious safety hazards while driving. In one study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic ...

• Volkswagen Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Sunroofs Leak Volkswagen owner says the sunroofs have defective seals and water drainage systems.

  

  Apr 12, 2020 — A Volkswagen class action lawsuit alleges multiple models are equipped with leaking sunroofs that damage electrical components and all parts of the interiors. According to the class action, VW has failed to honor its warranties and has forced owners to pay for sunroof-related repairs. According to the plaintiff, the automaker has been unable to correctly repair the leaking sunroofs since at least 2016 because of defects of the drainage systems and seals. In ...

• VW Water Pump Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached Volkswagen and Audi engine water pumps allegedly fail and cause the engines to fail.

  

  Apr 12, 2020 — A VW water pump class action settlement has been reached for these Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with 2-liter EA888 TSI or TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder multi-valve engines with codes CCTA, CAEB, CAED and CBFA. 2008-2014 Volkswagen GTI 2008-2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2009-2014 Volkswagen EOS 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC 2009-2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2008-2010 Volkswagen Passat 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2008-2013 Audi ...

• Acura MDX and RDX Acceleration Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action says Acura MDX and RDX vehicles hesitate, shift into NEUTRAL and stall.

  

  Apr 9, 2020 — Acura MDX and RDX acceleration problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the SUVs suffer from sudden hesitation on acceleration, transmissions that shift into NEUTRAL, warning lights that illuminate and engines that stall. According to the plaintiff, 2016-2020 Acura MDX and 2019-2020 Acura RDX SUVs have problems with miscommunications between the computers and software that control the transmissions, throttles and engines. The Acura MDX and RDX ...

• Honda Oil Dilution Settlement Preliminarily Approved Honda CR-Vs and Honda Civics equipped with Earth Dreams engines allegedly mix oil with fuel.

  

  Apr 6, 2020 — A Honda oil dilution settlement has received preliminary approval after CR-V and Civic customers alleged the oil levels increased due to fuel mixing with engine oil. According to the lawsuit, the 2016-2018 Honda Civics and 2017-2018 Honda CR-Vs are equipped with 1.5-liter Earth Dreams turbocharged engines. But the plaintiffs say the vehicles are not fit to drive because their engines have defects that were there since the point of sale. The case is ...

• Chrysler 'Pentastar Tick' Lawsuit Says Warranty Is Faulty Class action says vehicles weren't repaired under Pentastar cylinder head extended warranties.

  

  Apr 1, 2020 — A Chrysler "Pentastar tick" lawsuit alleges certain vehicles were excluded from a Chrysler extended warranty for the V6 engines. The lawsuit alleges the 3.6-liter Pentastar engines were designed in a way that causes excessive wear on the left cylinder heads which causes the left cylinder heads to fail. The class action lawsuit includes all consumers who purchased or leased 2012-2018 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles equipped with 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar ...

• GM CP4 Class Action Lawsuit Moves Ahead Bosch fuel pumps allegedly can't function with U.S. diesel fuel, destroying the Duramax engines.

  

  Mar 30, 2020 — A GM CP4 class action lawsuit alleges the Bosch high-pressure fuel injection pumps are destroyed by U.S. diesel fuel because the pumps were manufactured for European diesel standards. The class action alleges owners of the following Duramax diesel vehicles may pay up to $20,000 for repairs once the pumps fail and destroy the engines. 2011–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 2011–2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 2011–2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD 2011–2016 ...

• Jeep Hacking Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules none of the plaintiffs were harmed by their Harman Uconnect infotainment systems.

  

  Mar 30, 2020 — A Jeep hacking lawsuit has been dismissed after owners complained they were harmed by Harman Uconnect 8.4A and Uconnect 8.4AN infotainment systems. The hacking lawsuit was filed in 2015 after security researchers hacked into a Jeep Cherokee through the Uconnect infotainment system. Due to intense media interest in the hacking job, Fiat Chrysler recalled about 1.4 million vehicles to update the Harman infotainment systems. But this didn't stop lawyers from ...

• Wagner OEx Brake Pad Advertisements Lead to FTC Action Regulators say no reliable evidence shows OEx brake pads stop vehicles 'up to 50 feet sooner'

  

  Mar 29, 2020 — Wagner OE x brake pads have been advertised as premium pads that would stop a pickup truck or SUV “ up to 50 feet sooner ” than competing brake pads, significantly reducing the risk of a crash. But according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), those claims aren't supported by reliable scientific evidence which shows the " premium " Wagner OE x brake pads are any better than similar pads from other companies. The Michigan manufacturer of the Wagner OE x ...

• VW Sunroof Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Leaks California Audi and VW owners claim their sunroofs leak and the water damages the interiors.

  

  Mar 27, 2020 — A VW sunroof class action lawsuit alleges California customers must cope with leaking sunroofs that cause water damage to carpets, audio systems, electronics and multiple parts of the interiors. The Volkswagen sunroof class action includes all consumers " who during the maximum time period allowed by law, purchased or leased VW vehicles with sunroofs in the state of California ." 2016-present Audi A1 2016-present Audi A3 2016-present Audi ...

• Chevrolet Impala StabiliTrak Lawsuit Dismissed Chevy Impala owners say wheel speed sensors cause stability control problems.

  

  Mar 26, 2020 — A Chevrolet Impala StabiliTrak lawsuit is over after a federal judge ruled car owners didn't adequately plead that General Motors knew about possible defects with the electronic stability control systems. The GM StabiliTrak class action lawsuit alleges 2010-2016 Chevy Impala and 2014-2016 Chevy Impala Limited cars pull to one side (especially while turning), hesitate, jerk, lose power and stall. GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability control system “ ...

• GM Brake Booster Lawsuit Caused By Brake Failures Tahoe owner says brake booster problems cause hard brake pedals and increased stopping distances.

  

  Mar 23, 2020 — A GM brake booster lawsuit alleges the following vehicles are prone to a sudden loss of vacuum in the boosters that cause the brake pedals to become too hard to depress. 2015 to present Cadillac Escalade 2014 to present Chevrolet Silverado 2015 to present Chevrolet Suburban 2015 to present Chevrolet Tahoe 2014 to present GMC Sierra 2015 to present GMC Yukon/Yukon XL The GM brake booster class action lawsuit alleges drivers must stand ...

• Toyota Fuel Pump Class Action Says Cars Suddenly Stall Customer says she tried to get her Lexus repaired, but the dealer had no way of making repairs.

  

  Mar 23, 2020 — A Toyota fuel pump class action lawsuit has been filed to include all vehicles equipped with Denso fuel pumps with part numbers that begin with 23220 or 23221. In addition to stalled engines, fuel pump failures can cause warning lights to illuminate, rough running engines and vehicles unable to be restarted. The class action alleges recent Toyota fuel pump recalls were a waste of time and have done nothing but force customers to wait for repairs. California ...

• Audi Driver Involved in Fatal Model X Crash Sues Tesla Audi driver says she wouldn't have been involved if Tesla's Autopilot wouldn't have failed.

  

  Mar 21, 2020 — A California Tesla Model X crash that killed the driver has caused a lawsuit from an Audi driver whose car was hit by the Tesla. On March 23, 2018, the 2017 Tesla Model X approached the US-101/SR-85 interchange as it traveled in the second lane from the left, a lane for continued travel on southbound US-101. Plaintiff Jumana Muwafi was driving her 2017 Audi A4 south on US-101 behind the Tesla Model X when the Tesla suddenly steered left and into the gore area ...

• FKGAS License Plate Allegedly Offensive to Good Taste Tesla driver says DMV wants to cancel his car registration over the FKGAS vanity license plate.

  

  Mar 17, 2020 — A "FKGAS" license plate in Rhode Island is allegedly " offensive to good taste and decency, " a claim that caused a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a Tesla owner. Tesla driver Sean M. Carroll requested and received a special courtesy (vanity) Rhode Island license plate with the letters FKGAS for " expression to convey a philosophical and political message regarding his political and environmental views ." Carroll says he supports ...

• Following Voluntary Autonomous Guidelines a 'Fool's Errand' Safety group worried about driverless car companies being allowed to self-regulate.

  

  Mar 15, 2020 — The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) says new rules for driverless car technology must be mandatory because following voluntary guidelines is a fool’s errand and won't protect the public. Voluntary guidelines are great for automakers, but to decrease the nearly 40,000 crash fatalities a year takes more than allowing companies to self-regulate. According to the Center, autonomous vehicle technology will play a large role in safer transportation, but allowing ...

• Toyota Brake Failure Lawsuit Says Recall Is Needed Alleged brake booster pump assembly problems allegedly cause brake failures.

  

  Mar 14, 2020 — A Toyota brake failure lawsuit alleges the following models are equipped with defective brake booster pump assemblies that cause brake failures and a loss of vehicle value. 2010-2015 Toyota Prius 2010-2015 Toyota Prius PHV 2012-2015 Toyota Prius v 2012-2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2013-2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid California plaintiff Mariano Alaniz purchased a 2014 Toyota Prius in 2017, but on multiple occasions the Prius allegedly had problems ...

• Subaru Files Motion to Dismiss Windshield Class Action Lawsuit Class action alleges five Subaru models have windshields that chip, crack and break.

  

  Mar 14, 2020 — A Subaru windshield class action lawsuit alleges the glass in about 2.5 million vehicles is defective which allows the windshields to crack, chip and break. But in a motion to dismiss the Subaru windshield class action, lawyers for the automaker say the plaintiffs can't support their claims. Two lawsuits, Leon v. Subaru and Powell v. Subaru , were consolidated into one class action which includes 16 plaintiffs and these five Subaru models. 2017-2020 ...

• Jeep 'Death Wobble' Class Action Lawsuit Filed in California New steering dampers allegedly don't help with vibrations in Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators.

  

  Mar 11, 2020 — A Jeep "death wobble" class action lawsuit alleges defective solid front axles and damping systems cause violent vibrations of the steering wheels while driving highway speeds. The Jeep class action lawsuit includes current and former owners of 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Jeep Gladiator SUVs in the U.S. According to the lawsuit, the “death wobble” is the " seemingly uncontrollable side-to-side shaking of a Jeep’s front-end steering components and – by ...

• Man Sues GM After Silverado Seat Heater Burned Him Missouri man received second- and third-degree burns from allegedly dangerous seat heater.

  

  Mar 11, 2020 — A Missouri man has sued General Motors alleging the seat heater in his 2008 Chevrolet Silverado left him with second- and third-degree burns to his thighs, buttocks, lower left hip and groin area. The plaintiff, a paraplegic, has no feeling below the waist and had no clue the seat heater was activated or that it could get so hot as to cause serious burns. As first reported by the Springfield News-Leader , the plaintiff was traveling back to Missouri from ...

• Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Fuel Tank Class Action Lawsuit RAV4 Hybrid owners complain the fuel tanks can't be filled all the way, cutting total mileage range.

  

  Mar 8, 2020 — A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid fuel tank class action lawsuit alleges the vehicles cannot reach the advertised mileage range of 580 miles because the tanks cannot hold the required 14.5 gallons of fuel. Toyota markets the 2019-2020 RAV4 Hybrid as capable of 41 miles per gallon for city driving, 38 mpg for highway driving and a combined city/highway rating of 40 mpg. With a 14.5 gallon fuel tank, the total city range should be 594.5 miles and the total highway range ...

• Ford F-150 Brake Failure Lawsuit Hangs On Ford F-150 master cylinders allegedly leak fuel and cause brake failures.

  

  Mar 8, 2020 — A Ford F-150 brake failure lawsuit will continue after a federal judge dismissed most of the allegations that Ford trucks are equipped with defective brake master cylinders. The Ford F-150 brake failure class action lawsuit was filed in 2018 after plaintiffs complained about 2013-2018 F-150 master cylinders that leaked brake fluid. The loss of brake fluid allegedly causes brake failures suddenly and without warning, something Ford allegedly has long known ...

• Chrysler Active Headrest Lawsuit Blames Cheap Plastic Class action lawsuit alleges the active head restraints inadvertently deploy and injure occupants.

  

  Mar 6, 2020 — A Chrysler active headrest lawsuit alleges occupants are suddenly hit in their heads because the head restraints inadvertently deploy without crash impacts. The Chrysler headrest lawsuit includes all consumers in the U.S., excluding California, who formally owned or leased or currently own or lease any of the following vehicles equipped with active head restraints. 2010-2018 Dodge Journey 2010-2011 Dodge Nitro 2010-2012 Jeep Liberty 2010-2017 ...

• Ford Door Latch Freezing? Lawsuit Settlement Reached Class action lawsuit alleges cold temperatures cause Ford F-Series door locks to freeze.

  

  Mar 6, 2020 — Ford door latch freezing concerns which caused a class action lawsuit will allegedly be taken care of as Ford and the plaintiffs reached a settlement agreement. The door latch lawsuit includes former and current owners and lessees of these Ford trucks. 2015-2019 Ford-150 2017-2019 Ford F-250 2017-2019 Ford F-350 2017-2019 Ford F-450 2017-2019 Ford F-550 To be included in the class action, the truck must have been built at Ford’s Dearborn ...

• Toyota Brake Booster Pump Assembly Recall Inadequate: Lawsuit Class action lawsuit alleges 1 million Toyota vehicles should be recalled for brake failures.

  

  Mar 3, 2020 — A Toyota brake booster pump assembly recall allegedly didn't include all the models affected by the problem, alleges two Toyota owners who claim the brake booster pump assembly problems are " dangerous and life threatening ," something Toyota has allegedly known for years. Both owners claim Toyota is guilty of " greedily placing profits ahead of consumer safety " by concealing defects that cause brake failures. According to the lawsuit, these vehicles are ...

• GM Class Action Lawsuit Filed For Excessive Oil Consumption Owner says Vortec 5.3-liter engines fail from low oil levels unknown to drivers.

  

  Feb 26, 2020 — A GM class action lawsuit filed over oil consumption problems includes these vehicles with Generation IV 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engines. 2010–2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2010–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2010–2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2010–2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2013 GMC Sierra 2010–2014 GMC Yukon 2010–2014 GMC Yukon XL The class action lawsuit alleges General Motors manufactured and sold vehicles that consume abnormally high ...

• Nissan Timing Chain Lawsuit Preliminarily Approved Nissan agrees to settle timing chain lawsuit, at least for customers in 9 states.

  

  Feb 23, 2020 — A Nissan timing chain lawsuit has been preliminarily settled after vehicle owners accused Nissan of selling six models with defective primary timing chain tensioners, timing chain guides, secondary timing chain tensioners and tensioner shoes. The class action came from two separate timing chain lawsuits, Duncan, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc ., and Chiarelli, et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc . Although the class action initially included consumers in ...

• GM Fuse Block Lawsuit Says Loose Terminals Cause Problems General Motors owner says she had to pay to replace the fuse block even though it was defective.

  

  Feb 19, 2020 — A General Motors fuse block class action lawsuit alleges the following vehicles have problems with the tension of the terminals that can cause stalled engines and other electrical malfunctions. 2013-2017 Buick Enclave 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse 2013-2016 GMC Acadia 2017 GMC Acadia Limited The lawsuit includes all consumers in California who purchased or leased any of the above vehicles. California plaintiff Rebecca Casey purchased a used ...

• Owning An Electric Car Is More Expensive Than a Gas-Powered Vehicle Researchers find electric vehicle owners overall pay about 8% more over a 5-year period.

  

  Feb 17, 2020 — Owning a new electric vehicle is more expensive than a traditional gas-powered car over a period of five years and 75,000 miles, allegedly by about $600 per year. But according to research from AAA, while the evidence shows the overall expense of owning an electric vehicle is 8% more, in some categories the cost is lower than owning a gasoline-powered vehicle. The electric vehicles used in the study were these 2019 models: Chevrolet Bolt, Hyundai Ionic ...

• Ford F-150 Automatic Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action alleges 10-speed transmissions cause trucks to jerk, lunge, hesitate and stall.

  

  Feb 17, 2020 — Ford F-150 automatic transmission problems have caused a class action lawsuit for Massachusetts owners and lessees of 2017-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 10R80 10-speed automatic transmissions. The lawsuit alleges the automatic transmissions shift erratically and cause the trucks to lunge, jerk and hesitate between gears, allegedly causing " potentially life-threatening " safety issues. F-150 drivers say the clunking noise can be so loud they think other ...

• Ford Sunroof Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed Judge rules rate of Ford shattered sunroofs isn't enough to claim the panoramic glass is defective.

  

  Feb 15, 2020 — A Ford sunroof class action lawsuit has been dismissed after the judge ruled the plaintiff couldn't show that Ford panoramic sunroofs are defective or shatter on a regular basis. The class action lawsuit says plaintiff Jessica Beaty purchased a 2013 Ford Escape with a panoramic sunroof in September 2012, but she says her sunroof spontaneously shattered while she was driving on the freeway in February 2017. The plaintiff claims the panoramic sunroof tempered ...

• Ford Duratec Lawsuit Over Water Pumps May Be Ending Ford Duratec engine class action lawsuit was dismissed, but the judge may allow it to be refiled.

  

  Feb 15, 2020 — A Ford Duratec lawsuit has been dismissed, but the plaintiffs may have another shot to prove their allegations in court. According to the Duratec engine lawsuit, millions of 2007-present Ford vehicles are equipped with the allegedly defective water pumps that cause engine damage. The Duratec engines allegedly fail because coolant mixes with engine oil once the coolant leaks from the water pumps. The plaintiffs claim the engines may fail without drivers having ...

• VW Agrees To Compensate German Diesel Vehicle Owners Volkswagen says it will deal directly with customers because attorneys want $54 million in fees.

  

  Feb 14, 2020 — Volkswagen says about 400,000 German diesel vehicle customers will have the opportunity to receive payments directly from the automaker after settlement talks between VW and attorneys for the plaintiffs failed. Volkswagen was sued by the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband – vzbv) for manufacturing and selling vehicles with illegal emissions systems. Volkswagen says settlement negotiations fell apart because ...

• Toyota Fuel Pump Recall Not Good Enough, Says Lawsuit Denso fuel pumps allegedly fail and cause Toyota and Lexus vehicles to stall.

  

  Feb 10, 2020 — A Toyota fuel pump recall was issued for 696,000 vehicles in the U.S., but a class action lawsuit alleges the recall didn't include all the Toyota and Lexus vehicles equipped with defective Denso fuel pumps. According to the January recall, the fuel pumps are located in the fuel tanks, but the impellers inside the pumps can deform due to excessive fuel absorption. The Denso pumps can cause the vehicles to run rough and stall, typically at speeds below 20 mph. ...

• Porsche Coolant Pipe Lawsuit Includes Panamera and Cayenne Owners claim Porsche used faulty epoxy to fasten the coolant pipes, sending coolant everywhere.

  

  Feb 8, 2020 — A Porsche coolant pipe lawsuit alleges faulty epoxy adhesive causes separations of the coolant pipes in 2010-2016 Panamera and 2011-2019 Cayenne vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The plaintiffs claim the engine cooling systems use adhesive to bond the slip-fit coolant pipes, but vibrations and heat from typical driving cause the epoxy adhesive to degrade and loosen. The coolant pipes and connectors allegedly separate which causes immediate engine failure and ...

• 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Fuel Tank Issue Causes Lawsuit Toyota RAV4 Hybrid fuel tank shape allegedly makes it impossible to fill the tank with gas.

  

  Feb 6, 2020 — A 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid fuel tank issue has caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the gas tanks cannot be filled to capacity, causing a decrease in the advertised range of the vehicles. Toyota advertises the 2019-2020 RAV4 Hybrids are equipped with 14.5 gallon fuel tanks, but the plaintiffs who filed the class action claim the tanks cannot hold that amount of fuel. The Hybrid allegedly should get 41 miles per gallon for city driving, 38 mpg for ...

• U.S. Senator Says Tesla Should Change 'Autopilot' Name Sen. Ed Markey alleges Tesla drivers are confused by the name and capabilities of Autopilot.

  

  Feb 4, 2020 — The Tesla "Autopilot" name allegedly should be changed to clarify the technology isn't fully autonomous and it requires a driver to stay fully engaged with the vehicle and its surroundings. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), made the recommendation after a review of the Autopilot system, technology that allegedly offers assistance to a driver. Multiple Tesla drivers have crashed while Autopilot was activated due to placing their faith in a name that ...

• Lawsuit Dropped After Government Publishes Technical Service Bulletins Department of Transportation finally publishes automaker communications with dealerships.

  

  Feb 3, 2020 — The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has dropped its lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) which was filed in 2016 over publicly posting technical service bulletins (TSBs) and auto manufacturer communications. The lawsuit alleges the government failed to publish bulletins and other communications between automakers and dealerships even though the practice was mandated by law. The communications include updated warranty information, product ...

• Mercedes 'High-Priced Parts' Warranty Lawsuit Filed in California Mercedes-Benz owner says automaker is failing to abide by California emissions warranty rules.

  

  Feb 2, 2020 — Mercedes-Benz "high-priced parts" warranty problems have caused a class action lawsuit that includes all consumers in California who, within the last four years, have been owners or lessees of Mercedes vehicles and who have paid for repairs and parts that should have been covered under the automaker's high-priced warranted parts 7-year/70,000 mile California emissions warranty. Mercedes says the lawsuit could include hundreds of thousands of vehicles because it ...

• Ford Focus and Fiesta Transmission Lawsuit Settlement Reached Ford Focus and Fiesta PowerShift transmissions allegedly lurch, jerk, hesitate and fail.

  

  Feb 1, 2020 — A Ford Focus and Fiesta transmission lawsuit settlement has been reached after an appeals court ruled the previous settlement may not have been good enough for Ford customers. Ford and the plaintiffs had reached a settlement agreement in 2017 and a federal judge preliminarily approved the deal. But certain Ford customers objected to the settlement agreement by claiming many Fiesta and Focus customers were getting nothing while the attorneys for the plaintiffs ...

• Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Gas Tank Problems Cause Lawsuit Class action alleges 2019-2020 RAV4 Hybrid fuel tanks can't be filled to capacity.

  

  Jan 31, 2020 — Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gas tank problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the fuel tanks cannot be filled to capacity before the gas pumps automatically shut off. The 2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids are advertised as being equipped with 14.5 gallon gas tanks, but owners complain flaws in the tanks or fuel systems don't allow more than 10 gallons of gas or less. California plaintiff Ken Ly purchased a 2019 RAV4 Hybrid in August 2019 and says the gas ...

• Tesla Michigan Lawsuit Is Over Michigan allows consumers to own Tesla vehicles and have them serviced in the state.

  

  Jan 29, 2020 — Tesla's lawsuit against Michigan is over after the state argued the automaker couldn't sell cars to Michigan residents unless sales took place through franchised dealerships. Tesla filed the lawsuit against Michigan in 2016 after the automaker accused the state of bowing to dealer lobbyists who claim it's illegal for an automaker to sell direct to consumers. The lawsuit alleges a Michigan legislator said Tesla wasn't welcome in Michigan because dealerships ...

• Honda CR-V Sensing Lawsuit Says SUVs Suddenly Stop In The Road Class action alleges defects affect Honda CR-V, CR-V EX, CR-V EX-L and CR-V Touring SUVs.

  

  Jan 28, 2020 — A Honda CR-V Sensing lawsuit alleges the safety systems are defective in 2016-2019 Honda CR-V, CR-V EX, CR-V EX-L and CR-V Touring SUVs. The class action lawsuit says the Sensing systems use radar sensors, cameras and computers to help drivers avoid collisions by automatically applying the brakes to avoid objects in the road. Honda Sensing includes technology to allegedly help protect occupants, including collision mitigation braking, road departure ...

• Toyota Brake Booster Pump Class Action Lawsuit Filed Lawsuit alleges Toyota Prius, Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles suffer from brake problems.

  

  Jan 26, 2020 — A Toyota brake booster pump class action lawsuit alleges brake booster and brake booster pump assembly problems plague more than 1 million of these models. 2010-2015 Toyota Prius 2010-2015 Toyota Prius PHV 2012-2015 Toyota Prius v 2012-2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2013-2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid California plaintiff Jason Medeiros purchased a used 2015 Toyota Prius Hatchback that allegedly began experiencing brake booster pump problems within ...

• Tesla Unintended Acceleration Class Action Lawsuit Filed Tesla owners claim hardware and software defects exist in Model 3, Model S and Model X vehicles.

  

  Jan 23, 2020 — A Tesla unintended acceleration class action lawsuit alleges hardware and software defects cause uncommanded acceleration incidents in Tesla Model 3, Model S and Model X vehicles. The class action lawsuit accuses Tesla of intentionally manufacturing and selling 2013-2020 Model S, 2016-2020 Model X and 2018-2020 Model 3 vehicles with known defects. "Given Tesla’s always perilous cash-flow situation and the ferociousness of its competition, it is easy to ...

• Ford F-150 10-Speed Transmission Problems Cause Lawsuit Ford F-150 10R80 transmissions allegedly have serious shifting problems that can injure occupants.

  

  Jan 19, 2020 — Ford F-150 10-speed transmission problems have caused a lawsuit which alleges truck occupants can suffer whiplash because of how hard and erratically the the transmissions shift. The Ford F-150 10-speed transmission class action lawsuit includes any consumer in Pennsylvania who formerly or currently owns or leases a 2017-2020 Ford F-150 truck equipped with a 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission. The Ford F-150 owner who sued says he purchased a 2018 F-150 ...

• XCEL Motor Oil Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached Class action lawsuit alleges XCEL Premium motor oil isn't for vehicle engines built after 1930.

  

  Jan 19, 2020 — An XCEL motor oil class action lawsuit settlement has been reached after consumers accused the Amalie Oil Company of selling obsolete motor oil not fit for vehicle engines built after 1930. The XCEL motor oil class action includes consumers in the U.S. who purchased, for personal use (not for resale), these Premium engine oils between December 1, 2014, and October 11, 2019: SAE 30 SAE 40 SAE 50 SAE 10w-30 SAE 10w-40 SAE 15w-40 SAE ...

• Scion FR-S Valve Spring Recall Leads To Lawsuit Toyota recalled 2013 Scion FR-S cars to replace the valve springs, but lawsuit says recall failed.

  

  Jan 15, 2020 — A Scion FR-S valve spring lawsuit alleges a recall of 2013 FR-S cars caused the vehicles to suffer engine problems that weren't there before the valve spring recall. In 2014, California plaintiff Angel Mendoza purchased a used 2013 Scion FR-S with 15,902 miles on the odometer. The vehicle came with a 5-year/60,000 mile powertrain express warranty, and the plaintiff says he drove the Scion normally for the next five years. In September 2019, the plaintiff ...

• Range Rover Air Suspension Leak Lawsuit Preliminarily Approved Class action lawsuit alleges Land Rover Range Rover front air suspensions leak due to cracks.

  

  Jan 12, 2020 — A Range Rover air suspension leak class action lawsuit has been preliminarily approved for consumers who leased or purchased 2003-2006 Range Rovers on or before December 31, 2018. According to the lawsuit, 2003-2006 Range Rovers have defective air suspensions that crack and leak, causing a loss of air pressure in the suspensions and affecting the height of the vehicles. In addition, the plaintiffs claim the vehicles cannot travel straight once air leaks from ...

• Gear Box Z Lawsuit Filed By The U.S. Government Emissions products and tuners allegedly bypass, defeat or deactivate emissions controls.

  

  Jan 11, 2020 — A Gear Box Z lawsuit has been filed by the U.S. attorney general at the request of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for alleged emissions violations of the federal Clean Air Act. According to federal prosecutors, Gear Box Z violated the Clean Air Act by manufacturing and selling " aftermarket products that bypass, defeat, or render inoperative emission controls installed on motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines... " Gear Box Z allegedly ...

• Driver Assistance Systems May Cause Distracted Driving AAA and Virginia Tech researchers find drivers comfortable with automation are more distracted.

  

  Jan 2, 2020 — Advanced driver assistance systems may cause drivers to engage in distracted driving, even when using basic systems such as lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. Researchers found drivers with experience who used driver assistance systems were nearly twice as likely to drive distracted compared to driving without the technology. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the study looked at ...

• Mercedes-Benz Recall Failures Lead To $20 Million Settlement Safety regulators and Mercedes settle civil matter over recalls of 1.4 million vehicles in 2017.

  

  Jan 1, 2020 — Mercedes-Benz recall failures have cost the automaker $20 million to settle federal allegations from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the government, Mercedes signed the settlement agreement admitting mistakes were made during the recalls of 1.4 million vehicles. NHTSA opened an investigation in October 2018 alleging Mercedes failed to follow regulations concerning recalls ordered in 2017. Safety regulators alleged the ...

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